It's the MOST wonderful time of the year!

I LOVE Christmas time.  I love everything about the holiday, especially the meaning.  But I like all the other traditions too (stockings, santa, christmas trees, decorations, family, food, friends, cookies, parties, white elephant gifts!)  We haven't decorated like we normally do - but this year has just been so busy!  We did take Aislynn to see Santa for the first time - she did GREAT!  It's such a joy to watch her experience new things.  She's the best gift I could ask for - no others gifts required this year :)

My brother & his family will be flying into town next Monday, I can't wait to see them.  The entire GA blended-family-clan will be home for Christmas, so it will definitely be entertaining... man I still have so much shopping to do!
Christmas cards have been ordered - going in the mail soon... and for convenience, we created an electronic Christmas Card:

Make a Smilebox greeting

This last weekend, we heard the sad news that our WONDERFUL Pastor, Chuck Angel, and family will be moving to lead another church in TX.  Sunday, he shared from his heart, the unexpected calling God put in front of him - something that he is saying "YES" to.  I will miss him & his family terribly, but know it's all for the glory of God.  I can only imagine the amazing things that are in store for the church in TX.  So, this Christmas, will be especially hard to say goodbye (for now) to such a special family.  9 days till Christmas!!!