December 25, 2014…Day 25…Y:Yuletide season is a time to Celebrate Z:Zealously the shepherds sought Jesus!

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all my faithful readers.  What a reminder of God's love.  That He sent His Son for our eternal life.  To save us from eternal condemnation.

Today, which now when I look at this picture it doesn't show it great but we got beautiful silver necklaces from Michael Hill.  Totally blew me away.  What was awesome is that I got to open it with my sister right there opening hers as well.

What I was excited about is that I bought this David's cross (from Jerusalem) when I was there in March.  I didn't have a necklace to put it on as I didn't have a silver one for it to go on.  So now, you will see me sporting this!!

Thank you mom and dad for all your thoughtfulness for the 25 day advent boxes.  You guys did perfect even with being on cold medication!

Today we had our butterhorns…such a great Christmas morning tradition.  Then we sat down and started opening our gifts and being able to watch the joy on each others faces.  And for once, mom had no idea what we did for her and dad and it was great to watch the reaction!!!

Then we watched a movie and just spent time together.  Also got the 26 lb turkey stuffed and in the oven!  Mom once again knocked our socks off with an amazing meal!

December 24, 2014…Day 24..X:Xtra ordinary love is felt at Christmas time!

Christmas Eve today.  Had to head off to work thinking it was still going to be a full day.  We ended up only having to work half a day which was a really nice treat.  An added bonus was that my Mom and sister braved the crowds and grabbed me some groceries.  Which was wonderful to not have to worry about because the stores were crazy!!!

Christmas Eve has always meant that we, as a family, would head to church in the evening.  Once we were done church we would then head back to mom and dad's and have finger foods, games, and movies.

This year we decided to just celebrate at home with the family.  It was such a special Christmas having everyone all together again.  Last year we were all everywhere but together.  Mom found a good pod cast with Max Lucado.  Then we did some singing with mom playing the piano, my sister on her trumpet, and the rest of us singing some Christmas carols.

We did have games afterwards.  I had planned some fun ones….like who could wrap a gift in a quick time but still have good presentation.  As well as, 'what's in the stocking'….all I can say my poor orange that was in there and they all thought was a ball…they were squeezing that quite hard!!  And then pictures and trying to guess what Christmas song it was trying to be.  After some of those games we played a game called Quelf.  And well, I don't think I have laughed that hard in a while.  Nor did I ever thing I would see everyone slapping their butt saying 'yeehaw giddy up little dogie'

December 23, 2014…Day 23…W:Wise men followed the star to Bethlehem!

Last full day of work before Christmas.  Today when I opened it there was a tea inside.  This one was a vanilla Chia.  Had a nice cup of this on boxing day!

December 22, 2014…Day 22…V:Virgin Mary bore the Son of God in her womb!

Today I opened the box and there was this beautiful necklace.  I was way to busy in the morning to give my mom a call to thank her.  Later that evening we got together and I was able to thank her and dad.  Apparently this necklace came from a jewellery store.  I think mom and dad spoil us far to much!!!

Here is a picture of it on…just don't mind my whipped up hair.  My brother had worked me out hard that day!

December 21, 2014…Day 21..U:Unto us a hold is born, unto us a Son is given!!

Day 21…and another yummy hot tea!

Today was a nice quiet day around my place.  It was a grab a book and do some reading sort of day.  So this tea was a great addition.

December 20, 2014…Day 20…T:The word was made flesh and dwelt among us!

Day 20 already!  We are counting down now!  What a blessed Christmas it will be!  Our whole family, together.  Celebrating the birth of our Savior.

Today I got some nice and shimmery bracelets.  This year these boxes sure helped fill up my jewellery box!

Thank you mom and dad.

December 19, 2014…Day 19…S:Sweet little Jesus boy, we didn't know who He was!

Today is a snow day…so I thought I should catch up on my blogging.

 Today was a tea day.  I have so many good teas to try.  And life around Christmas gets busier and busier.  Between Christmas programs, parties and work.