It's that time of year again... when all the madness and shopping begins. It's Christmas! This year Logan and I are not buying Christmas gifts, we didn't even put up a tree. This was brought on by a number of things {that I will not bore you with} but I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and for the growth that we have had as a family.
We have had a great December, for the most part, and we have been able to focus more on Christmas and the true meaning behind this wonderful holiday. We haven't been stressed out about what to buy each other or other family members, we haven't nearly killed each other, and the time that would be spent shopping our hearts out is going toward better causes.
This year we have been focusing more on our Savior's birth and the life He lived. This man known as Jesus gave every second of his life to others. Not only did He serve others, but He did this with a smile on His face and with pure love.
At the Christmas Devotional given by the 1st Presidency, President Monson urged us to take a step back, relax, and remember.
Every year we always get caught up in this Holiday, and the true meaning of Christmas almost seemed forgotten in our home {well to me anyway}. It has always been fun to get showered with gifts and to spoil other family as well, but it's been fun to bring back the spirit of Christmas to our home. It's been a relief not be be apart of the hustle and bustle this year. I hope that Logan and I will always remember the things that we are going through and I hope that we will be able to look back and reflect on the things that we have learned. I hope that we will be able to teach our children the importance of Christmas and about our Savior's birth, life, and legacy. I hope that giving our time and talents will be the most important thing to our family for years to come.
Merry Christmas Everyone!
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