Reality

Ok remember that post where I was all talking about how awesome our tree was going to look full of original and meaningful ornaments created by me and my wonderful children?? If not, refer to my prior post. Oh yes I had a beautiful image in my head as I was planning to turn our home into a wintery wonderland. My vintage glam christmas tree was going to be the show stealler.

And here's reality folks.

 A) I went to 3 different stores and those glass ornaments with which to stuff with personal touches were not to be found. I gave up and bought dollar store ornaments. Still very lovely but way off my ornament-making track.

B) There are two sets of little fingers that like to admire the said ornaments and to prevent breakage and a possible hazards (historically my babito has not done well around glass objects) the ornaments had to be placed out of reach. I risked the garland and lights getting pulled on and covered the whole tree with those so it wouldn't have a naked bottom. Those lights and garland are now quite skeewampus.

 The result and reality is my Christmas tree is very UN-vintage and UN-glam like. But you know what? I'm totally Ok with that. The chillens had so much fun helping to decorate it and although I went around and replaced the balls since Caleb liked to put them all on one branch, it feels like us. Some day when our babies are more grown up we can have a picture perfect tree. But we have enjoyed looking at our ill-decorated sparkling tree every day for 2 weeks. I enjoy looking at it after the kids have gone to bed and the lights are dim and the christmas lights are bright. Its very relaxing and fulfilling.
And of course I have nativities and other christmas decor scattered throughout the house. I just love this time to reflect on the birth and life of our Savior. He has been such a strength to me and helped me through such hard, painful times. He really is my constant friend, always there to hear my worries, complaints, pleas, and thanks. One of the most comforting things about the whole Gospel thing is knowing that God knows everything and He has a perfect plan specially designed to bring me ultimate happiness. Things can go terribly wrong all around me but He is constant...always loving, righteous, and compassionate.
Wow...I seriously meant to just post a picture of our ugly yet endearing Christmas tree on here but instead I got all mushy. That happens. Frequently.

So lest I get busy, here is a Very Merry Christmas from our family to yours. We are grateful for all the love and friendship we have shared with so many of you throughout the years. We hope your Christmas is filled with fun, food, and family (what I affectionately refer to as the 3 critical F's)! 

If you would like to learn more about the Savior and my beliefs, here is your invite :)