"Don't take the little things in life for granted. One day you will wake up and realize they were actually the big things."
Saw this painted on a sign at the mall last night. It spoke volumes to me, and I think I now have a small understanding of its truth.
We are here in Idalou/Lubbock with family and are fully enjoying this year's WHITE CHRISTMAS. In Texas, we aren't always guaranteed that....so when it happens....we celebrate! The kids played in it as long as they could stand. Accompanying this beautiful winter wonderland was 40mph wind! (not so fun....!)
Last night (Christmas Eve) all of my family met at the mall. Yes! You heard correctly.....we met at the mall a couple of hours before closing. We decided to do something completely different this year. A shopping game.....so to speak. There were 15 of us including all the kids, and we split up in pairs. We then each drew a name and a "clue." Some examples of the clues are: must begin with letter B......must be red in color.......must be sparkly or shiny......must be soft, etc..... Then, we had a pre-determined spending amount...and off we went! Scurrying as quickly as possible to find a gift that met the $ amount and clue. After an hour, we all met back at Santa's workshop. (we also brought gro. sacks to put our bags in so the gifts could remain as secretive as possible)
So, under our tree at the moment sit 15 grocery sacks with each member of the family's name attached. We haven't opened them yet, but everyone is excited to see the results! We talked last night after the shopping was over at HOW FUN it was. It took the pressure off trying to find
"just the perfect gift." And saved us weeks dodging the stores all this month. Just simple.....gift giving. (will post more pics later)
We want to wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Would love to be able to send each and every one of you a beautiful hand written Christmas card, but I suppose will have to settle for a cyber one. We love you all and thank you for your CONTINUED love and support for our family!!!
THANK YOU God for sending us just the perfect gift!!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday Jesus!
2 comments:
I love the idea of that game...I want full details please!! ;) Also love the pictures of your kids...beautiful family that is sorely missed and dearly loved!
your shopping trip sounded like soooooooooooo much fun and in the snow to the mall. I like Bethany would appreciate all the details. Always looking for a new idea. Hope that you all have fun when the packages are Finally opened. Know the children are learning the true Reason for the season. Happy New year to all and God Bless. Idalou friend.
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