We also didn't put lights up outside. We didn't want to seem like complete Bah-Humbugs, so we put out the rocking horse my parents bought for Ava last year. I'm glad we did because she loved it. Next year we will have to make sure to put up more lights for Ava to enjoy.
Even though we didn't decorate our home we did enjoy the Christmas season. We focused on the important things and were grateful for what we have. We listened to Christmas music (real Christmas music about the true meaning of the holiday). We kept up with family traditions by watching "White Christmas" and more importantly Luke 2 on Christmas Eve. We also taught Ava about the reason we celebrate Christmas by reading stories about the night Jesus was born and playing with her Little People Nativity. Even though we weren't surrounded by holiday decorations I felt the love and joy of the season each day as I spent time with my family.
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What a cute picture of her with the gingerbread cookies. She looks so happy and I'm sure that it is because you did such a great job focusing on what is really important at Christmas.
Fun fun~we did the same gingerbread house from Costco. So cute! Looks like it's been a great Christmas. We also focused on enjoying each day in December and doing something together as a family. It really brought the Gospel front and center as it should be.
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