So cliche, I know, but seriously, this tune keeps running through my head. Since Thursday, we just keep getting snow. It stops for a day then starts up again. It is beautiful, and I love the peace and slowing down of life it brings, but in Colorado you have to keep driving in it. Life doesn't stop, but we go slow, and so far, no major problems. I think this is it for at least a week. Just one more week without, please, please, let it be. After the 13th it can snow buckets, but we need our boy to get out safely next week. . . 9 days and counting.
We've had a very fun weekend, cold temperatures and all. Mike's company had a family Christmas party. Best company party ever held for about twenty children, at least that I've ever been to. Santa and Mrs. Claus were both there for a couple of hours, entertaining, reading stories, leading us in singing, handing out presents to all children under 18, there was yummy food, sparkling cider, gift bags for all the adults. He was a great Santa and Mike's boss knows how to throw a great party. Grandparents were invited, and it was really fun for everyone. This was Santa after he'd taken off his outer coat, and was mingling with everyone.
This was he and the Mrs. on their way out the door. You're never too old to feel the joy and excitement only Santa can bring.
Afterwards, our church was hosting a creche festival, similar to the one we've been to in Maryland, but there were some differences. This one had lots of quilts on the walls. I loved it. There were also lots of people. I'd say at least a thousand people were there. We had to walk in a winding line to get up and down the long tables. Everything was beautiful and there were musical numbers going throughout, but they were all in the chapel, which was open to the festival. There was a reverent feeling there, and it truly was gorgeous.
Then outside they had a live nativity with animals. We saw Mary riding on a donkey with Joseph holding the reins. There were goats and llamas and horses. The reenactment lasted about fifteen minutes. It was about 18 degrees outside, but that didn't stop any of us from sitting there for the whole program in metal seats. It was really special, and Mary and Joseph? They're our neighbors. Their littlest sat with us and her big brother was beside LittleBuddy taking lots of pictures. The spirit was strong and I was grateful for this glorious reminder of the reason for the season. Then after a yummy dinner at my mom's we watched the devotional from the Prophet and his counselors. The talks, the video, the music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, all touched me. When you feel the spirit of Christmas it fills you with peace and joy. This weekend gave us many opportunities to feel that. I loved them all.
We've had a very fun weekend, cold temperatures and all. Mike's company had a family Christmas party. Best company party ever held for about twenty children, at least that I've ever been to. Santa and Mrs. Claus were both there for a couple of hours, entertaining, reading stories, leading us in singing, handing out presents to all children under 18, there was yummy food, sparkling cider, gift bags for all the adults. He was a great Santa and Mike's boss knows how to throw a great party. Grandparents were invited, and it was really fun for everyone. This was Santa after he'd taken off his outer coat, and was mingling with everyone.
This was he and the Mrs. on their way out the door. You're never too old to feel the joy and excitement only Santa can bring.
Afterwards, our church was hosting a creche festival, similar to the one we've been to in Maryland, but there were some differences. This one had lots of quilts on the walls. I loved it. There were also lots of people. I'd say at least a thousand people were there. We had to walk in a winding line to get up and down the long tables. Everything was beautiful and there were musical numbers going throughout, but they were all in the chapel, which was open to the festival. There was a reverent feeling there, and it truly was gorgeous.
Then outside they had a live nativity with animals. We saw Mary riding on a donkey with Joseph holding the reins. There were goats and llamas and horses. The reenactment lasted about fifteen minutes. It was about 18 degrees outside, but that didn't stop any of us from sitting there for the whole program in metal seats. It was really special, and Mary and Joseph? They're our neighbors. Their littlest sat with us and her big brother was beside LittleBuddy taking lots of pictures. The spirit was strong and I was grateful for this glorious reminder of the reason for the season. Then after a yummy dinner at my mom's we watched the devotional from the Prophet and his counselors. The talks, the video, the music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, all touched me. When you feel the spirit of Christmas it fills you with peace and joy. This weekend gave us many opportunities to feel that. I loved them all.
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