Love Came Down At Christmas

Love came down at Christmas

Love, a lovely love divine

Love was born at Christmas

Stars and angels gave the sign

Love will be our token

Love be yours, and love be mine

Love from God to all of us

Love for plea and gift a sign.

-Jars of Clay

What a wonderful day. Dylan woke up bright and early with such excitement. Hayden, on the other hand, had to be given a little nudge to wake up. But once they both were awake and eyeing gifts, all was well. Both boys were blessed in the gift department--getting clothes and toys--noteworthy is the train table they are both nuts over. After opening gifts, we ate breakfast and each of us (with the exception of Hayden) shared what we were thankful for. Typically this is something families do over Thanksgiving meal, but to our family Christmas is a time of thanks.... Thanks to God for sending his son-such a selfless, wonderful gift...the best gift ever, to be exact. God loved us enough to send his only son to Earth, so love really did come down at Christmas.

Still left on our agenda today is some more playing, cuddling and then cake making. Dylan and I will be making a birthday cake for Jesus later. Tonight we will have a birthday party for Jesus; complete with cake, candles and song....Happy Birthday to you, Jesus!