2019 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

We had my in-laws over on Christmas Eve. We play games, watch sports or Christmas movies/cartoons .... it's a time to gather. Especially in our family, we are very low key and not rambunctious at all. 

We had tamales for dinner and after eating we went to the Christmas Eve service. Not the best time to go to church, in the evening. That's when we're a bit worn from the day and it's cold outside which makes it a bit of a challenge to stay engaged to the service. However, as I listened to what our pastor was saying I couldn't help but to sit and reflect on Jesus, His sacrifice and His love. And to acknowledge how much God loves us. When you really think of all that in depth His love is overwhelming, and I can't help but to humble myself and thank Him for His love, mercy and grace. 

Thankful that we spent this Christmas together with my in-laws. 

Christmas morning. Riley always excited to get the unwrapping started.

Sophie and Lila got Christmas presents too.

I really don't like to stay cooped up at home on Christmas day unless we're visiting family. I like to be out in nature, near water or on a walking trail.

Hardly anyone was out which was nice for us.

Peaceful

I love the Puget Sound

It felt good to be out by the water and breathe the cold air. When one's dressed appropriately for cold weather you shouldn't be uncomfortable being outside in it. I love it. It actually invigorates me. Being by the water makes me profoundly happy!

Allow yourself to move past the mysteries of the manger and 

enter into deeper intimacy with Jesus. Sit quietly. Talk to Him. Search

for evidence of Him in even the smallest details. Experience

His presence and discover the answers to your most

desperate questions.