Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

Our weeks leading up to Christmas were full, and in many ways so sweet.  Grandma Kathy was here through mid-December, which was such a gift.

A snowed/iced out evening service meant an evening at home to decorate our tree.

Will's favorite branch.

The expert decorators.

The following morning brought a few inches of SNOW!

Which meant a day to stay in pj's and play games by the Christmas tree and fire..with Grandma!

Andrew and Spunky were very excited.

These two found a cozy spot to watch the snow fall.

A perfect day to make a gingerbread train...

and snow angels.

Snowball fight.

Getting his ammunition ready.

Our snow...bear?

Reading with Grandma.

A wonderful night at the IJM banquet - with my 8th grade Sunday School teacher Jan, who's husband started this amazing organization.  There were 1300 people there!

Zoo lights with Grandma Kathy!  

And a Maryland basketball game.

 And then began the week of all things Christmas - class parties, teacher gifts, treats for neighbors and co-workers, christmas productions, and parties.

One of my favorite mornings of the year - Christmas brunch with my bible study ladies.

 The YCF Christmas party!  We had about 60 people crammed into our home - such a fun time.  Notice Mac's skillful playing for our boys' toy piano.

 It was also the night of Andrew and Caden's Christmas school production (sadly no pictures, see video below), which meant a little dividing and conquering.

Redskins fan through and through.  Watching the last home game, with his jersey, helmet, two Redskins pillows, and blanket.  We cheered them on to the end, and are hoping for a better season next year.

Hmmm, video doesn't want to upload - will try again later :/.

Joy to the world! the Lord is come;

Let earth receive her King;

Let every heart prepare him room,

And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.