Christmas 2013 is gold and white.
The bells are old but they still play Christmas tunes.
We hang lots of bells.
Papa choose the theme.
And mostly did the work - I was taking finals.
(Yae I did well!)
We decorate with things that remind us of what is most important to us.
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| snowflake light |
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| where your heart is, there is your treasure |
And family times together.
Like dancing.
Or building snowmen.
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| This antique is so old his finish is changing from white to yellow. |
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| Cushions - foot and hand print reindeer from mom and wreath from Clala. |
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| And OH! how we prized new skates that fit! |
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| The comforts of home . . . |
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| And see the light is on . . . someone loving, waiting . . . watching . . . |
Naturally there are lots of nativities.
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| Made in 1981 while on bed rest. |
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| 3 kings on camels |
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| from Ben while in Vegas on his mission |
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| purchased about 1972 |
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| in a walnut nutshell |
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| clear nativity |
And lots of angels.
The prophets say angels surround us and wait to help us at all times.
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| This angel glows in the dark! |
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| Papa has always loved deer and the symbols surrounding them |
God is good.
So many things to remind us.
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| Large gold pear purchased in Edmonton Mall |
We love the birds.
I chose to put small gold-framed pictures of my children on the tree.
As they rotate around I think of each one and pray they are happy.
I pray they make choices that build happiness.
Home lives in our hearts and minds.
Happiness is mostly a choice.
It is mostly thinking of good things with gratitude.
Most of our ornaments remind us of what we are thankful for.
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| Santa kneels to the Christ child in worship. He shows his faith in kind actions. |
Santa is someone that loves you.
We love you all and miss you.
We are especially thankful for each of you.