Merry Christmas (and spend time with your family)

There were grand plans in place for the last few weeks, and the bulk of them involved doing things with the family. Just relaxing.

And you know what – that has happened 100%. Although there were definitely more things that I wanted to do either together (and here on the blog), the blog has taken a back seat for a little bit and we have had a great time doing a whole lot of NOTHING.

It feels good. I highly recommend it.

We wrapped up our homeschool time December 11th and decided to give the kids their Christmas present early – a trampoline. You all. It’s been bliss, I tell ya. Pure bliss. Both sets of grandparents went in on the gift with us, and aside from the fact that it has already paid for itself in energy output and the kids getting along…well, it’s been wonderful. We’re enjoying unseasonably warm weather, which has been amazing for jumping, but cold or warm, the kids are SO excited about this gift.

Our co-op had one last get together before the end of the year where we made blankets for kids at a local shelter. We’ve been making these blankets for the last several years and can I tell you what a blessing it is to see the kids work together and then pray over the blankets and for each of the kids who will be receiving them.

Baking (and eating the results) has also been up there on the list of things to enjoy. Ugly Christmas sweaters top on the list. The best thing about these sugar cookies? It doesn’t matter HOW the kids decorate them (which typically isn’t how they envisioned anyway), they are meant to look like a disaster. So much fun!

While I did have some blog stuff planned for this week, my hubby woke me up yesterday morning and told me to pack an overnight bag, surprising me with a trip to an historic hotel a bit away from us. Hotels themselves are nice, but when a hotel is older than our country – well, that just adds an extra special touch! The fact that my husband planned something special is equally as amazing. No computer. Just the two of us and a fun night away to spend time together and meander little shops in a small town.

So – all this to say, I hope that you all are also enjoying a time of relaxation and rest with your families over this Christmas. Put your feet up. Just BE in the moment with everyone and enjoy each moment as it comes.

See you next week and have a MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Hugs from our home to yours!