On this Blessed Eve

Lily, Bob and I have had a wonderful Christmas Eve today. It has been quiet. Actually very quiet. Grace, Sebron and Jancsi went home to Charlotte for the holidays and our big house is so quiet. While having a couple of days all to our 3 little selves has been wonderful, we miss them. Our home is just not the same without them. We are truly blessed!


The past couple of days have been true REST days and we have taken full advantage of them. We have really spent most of our time chasing the little blonde tornado around the house. Last night, after spending the entire day in our house, we decided to take a trip to a local park.



The last time that we took her to a park she was rather uninterested. Well, now she is almost 14 months. It's a whole different ballgame.





We started on the swings and she loved them, then we went to the slides and she really loved those, especially the swirly one with Daddy. We LOVE this parenting thing. Watching Lily brought us such joy and made us want to smile from the inside out. Such a special time. Bob and I both found ourselves saying to each other, "Yep, we want more babies!!"

Lily has discovered this new cool place to sit while I do my hair, the sink. It fits her little bottom perfectly and she is safe to explore all of the neat items located on the counter.



Today we enjoyed our Christmas Eve service. Crosspointe had a mid afternoon service so we were able to go in between nap times. It was a good thing too because they don't offer child care so Lily got to go to the BIG service. We went with an aresenal of snacks, sippy cups, and toys hoping to keep the little one entertained. She did so great. Sure, she was all over both Bob and I, but she enjoyed the music (even sang) and kept the fussing to a minimum. She made friends with the entire row behind us which most likely was highly distracting to them and their Christmas Eve expectations, but it kept her happy!

We really miss being with our extended family, but are finding an excitement in celebrating Christmas day together.


I have such fond memories of Christmas with my Mom and Dad and I just pray that Lily will have some of those same memories. Well, maybe not the same, but just as special. Our daughter is such a precious part of us and such a blessing in our lives.


This Blessed Eve, I am humbled by the gift of our little girl and simply bursting with Holiday Cheer!