Merry Christmas!
This is the season, beloved of the year
Sing a rhyme, Christmastime just has been here
Tell the true story of Jesus' birth
When, as a baby, He came to the earth!
This is the new star shining so bright
Lighting the world on that first Christmas night
This is the angel, proclaiming the birth
Singing, "Hosanna!" and "Peace on the earth!"
This is the stable, shelter so bare
Cattle and oxen first welcomed Him there
This is the manger, sweet hay for a bed
Waiting for Jesus to cradle His head
These are the shepherds, humble and mild
Hastening to welcome the heavenly child
These are the wise men who followed the star
Frankincense, gold and myrrh brought from afar
See the sweet mother, Mary, so fair
Joseph, who guided the donkey with care
See the dear baby of Bethlehem
Little Lord Jesus, the Savior of men
A favorite Christmas tradition, joining our Washburn cousinsin wishing all of our family and friends a holiday filled with love and cheer as we celebrate the birth of that special baby boy
who makes all joy possible!
May your days be merry and bright...
Lots of fun, food and family made this Christmas one to cherish.
Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa Joyce's house
Christmas morning at home
Gifts we LOVED....
A Stealth composite baseball bat
Graeme's handmade ceramic ornament for Dad
GAP brand underwear and socks
A scooter
Matching sweater and hat knit by Grandma
New games for the WiiDisney's Ultimate Band for the little boys and
Guitar Hero for the middle school studs
A surprise trip to Medieval Times dinner theater with all the cousins in lieu of a gift exchange... and those very cool Hollister sweatshirts from Aunt Meg that Connor and Graeme are wearing in every picture because they did not take them off for two solid days!
... and gifts we did NOT love
Reilly got coal in his stocking with a note from Santa warning him that he'd better stop sucking his thumb this year!
Owen got piano lessons from Mom (yes, mandatory).Graeme feels your pain.
Wishing You a Merry Christmas and...
... a Happy New Year!"'Til Gabriel blows his horn!"
Hook 'em Horns at the Fiesta Bowl vs. Ohio State
on January 5, 2009!
Cookies, anyone?
Seriously the best blog ever! Thanks for letting me be a part of it. I love blogging! With this one I feel like I was really there! Love it!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, mee too! I agree with Kim, so sweet, I feel like I got to be a little part of your Christmas. I love the presents not so loved part. No, I loved it all. Great post. And we love you guys!
ReplyDeleteBEST BEST BEST!!! So how do I link from my post to yours....EVERYONE should see how much fun we had!
ReplyDeleteIts good to see Peter smile!
Owen is going to love love LOVE piano lessons!
Oh the joy of GAP brand underwear!
ReplyDeleteLooks like the Joyce family had a great Christmas! I loved all of the nativity pics and seeing Pierce enjoy his 1st Christmas. Your family is just so cute! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Owen's FACE! Tells the whole sad story! Those are some great pics and it is SO FUN to reconnect with you again!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you guys had a great celebration! I particularly love the Texas pic and your adorable gingerbread tree!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible gift for Nana and Pop-Pop and Auntie Rachael! I'm sooooooooo glad we live in these times where we can share our lives even though we're very far apart! Somehow it makes it better for a little while, anyway!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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