The Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

Christmas seems to sneak up on me most years and this year is no exception. I can’t believe that there is just a week left now. I find myself having too much to do this year before it arrives. Presents to buy, presents to wrap, a house to clean, goodies to make… I need to stop and take a step back and remember that all of this is not what Christmas is about. It is about the birth of Christ. I should be able to remember that this year of all years. With Riley being so small still she should be my constant reminder of God’s love for us and the way he was willing to send his son to us. It’s amazing to watch Riley this Christmas season and think about how Jesus did so many of the same things. To be able to look at her smile and know that our Savior had the same tiny, toothless, smiley face so many years ago. I hope that I will take the time to enjoy the true meaning for the season. (Thanks to my little girl for the reminders.)

Away in a Manger...

So the other night Riley Starred in her first play, as the Baby Jesus in Redeemer's Children's Musical. Mommy was Mary, and Daddy was Joseph. And while the crowd was absolutely enchanted with such a cute little baby Jesus, what they didn't see was little Riley entertaining herself while in the manger. She started sucking on the side of her hand, and slowly began to work towards working her entire fist into her mouth. We thought for sure she was going to choke. What a cute little girl.