Festivities and Traditions

If you've known us for more than a year, you've probably been invited to our annual Christmas Eve Open House. (And if you haven't, excuse our oversight. Come on over next year!) Each year we invite friends and family to celebrate Christmas with us by enjoying fellowship, food and the famed Christmas puzzle. Though we missed a out of town friends and the puzzle remained unsolved until Saturday, our Open House was the smashing fun it always is. Unfortunately, the camera was shut away for most of the day, so we have only one to share. So, behold the monster of a puzzle:



Of course, after the Eve of Christmas comes Christmas itself. Florida might not be the place to go if you're asking for icicles, snow or a "White Christmas;" however, we know that Christmas isn't about the weather, decorations or presents under a tree. No, Christmas is the time to celebrate the Greatest Gift, Jesus Christ. But, we are so blessed to be able to celebrate and remember Jesus' birth with ornaments and gift exchanging. Our Christmas this year was a blessed one, filled with family, friends and tradition.

Click on the collage to see the pictures larger. (However, we give you fair warning: one of our numerous Christmas traditions is waking up and going as is. No hair brush, no make up, no showers.)