Day 1

December 2014

Day 1: decorate the tree 

After snowman pancakes, the boys got jammies and were ready for ornaments. 

At first they were thrilled about it. 

Silas' interest in the project didn't last too long before he was ready to move on. 

Joshua: "J-E-S-U-S, I know that guy! That's Jesus. 

We are trying to instill in him to cherish family and his Savior. 

When I brought out the Christmas movies he told me he'd like to watch Charlie Brown. "Because it tells the story of Jesus."  

Later that day, long after the movie was over, Joshua turned to me and asked, "What's commercialism? -- "Charlie Brown says, 'I won't let commercialism ruin my Christmas'. So what is it?" 

Sometimes I love the reminders that he gives without even realizing it. 

Before getting all tucked in, we went outside to see what the tree looked like. Joshua threw his arm around Silas, "I think it's beautiful." 

When they were "nestled all snug in their beds," I enjoyed some quiet moments with hot chocolate and a slice of pumpkin pie. 

Here's to another great year!