Christmas Wishes

Hoping you like what you get this Christmas!

So, all morning I take pictures of Olivia for our Christmas card and not one smile. What is the deal? I finally settled on this one, with the caption as our Christmas message.

I just want to take this moment to wish all of you loyal readers a very merry Christmas. I, for one, believe that the season is more than a happy holiday. The Christmas spirit that somehow makes this, of all seasons, one of peace and goodwill is none other than the Christ spirit. To take that spirit out of Christmas would leave the holiday meaningless. And I'm convinced that even those who do not believe would feel the difference.

This is a time when Aubrey and I like to remember all of our blessings. We are first and foremost blessed with the birth of the Savior all those years ago. His humble birth means hope for a weary world and hope for people who are tossed to and fro in a dismal ocean. What a glorious gift!

We've also been blessed with success and good health this year. Aubrey earned his surveyor's license, Olivia learned to walk and talk and I found a new kind of fulfillment in writing and teaching piano lessons. Life is good!

We hope that all of you remember your blessings from this last year and find reason to hope for a better year. Take time from the hustle of the busy season to reflect upon the reason we celebrate. That tiny baby sleeping in the hay is the King of Kings, your Advocate for all that is good and the Savior of your soul. With that in mind, we wish you the merriest of Christmases!