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12.15.2014

Deep Thoughts and Christmas

Ok, so the title is a bit misleading.  I haven't been really having "deep" thoughts as much as I've just been having thoughts.  I started getting my 2012 blog ready to print (yes, I'm behind a bit) and started thinking about what my blog was and what its become.  When I started blogging when the girls were little I wanted a journal/scrapbook of our year.  It was a great way for me to stay connected to friends and family and document the fleeting moments of our life.  Raising two kids kept me busy and I had no way of keeping a real scrapbook. Not to mention I'm not real crafty.

As I was reflecting on what my blog had become I began to miss the good ole days.  I miss posting about the random events of our life, all the while not worrying about whether someone was going to like or not like what I had to say.  I am so grateful for the vessel that this blog has been for sharing Lucy's story.  I am grateful for the friends I have made along the way and the prayers that have been said for my baby girl.

Another factor in my not keeping up with the blog on a regular basis is that the daily activities of our lives  keep us so busy that it's just hard to find time to sit down and write.  I regret my lack of writing this year, though, because my 2014 book is going to look pretty sad.  I really want 2015 to be a revival year for my daily writing.  I'm officially declaring this my 2015 resolution.  I.  Will.  Write.  More.

Starting now....

This is a belated picture from Thanksgiving.  These two are such a mess.  We love our cousin Maddie.  


Christmas is in full swing at our house.  I've decorated, baked, wrapped and sat down utterly pooped almost every night since Thanksgiving.  But I am loving every minute of it.


Harley, our elf, made his return this year and has thankfully behaved himself.  Ella would like to see him by a bit more mischievous but that's just not happening.  Someone has to clean up after him and that person is usually me!


In keeping with Erik's German heritage we always celebrate St Nick's Day on December 6th.  The kids love opening their stocking and seeing what goodies St Nick brought.  Even Daddy and Mommy get in on the action.





One of the funniest memories from this year will be these darn notes that Ella has been writing to our elf each night.  Ella has almost fully hit the age of not-believing, but she's fighting it tooth and nail.  She's a lot like her mother in that she wants the experience the magic of every occasion.  Christmas has always been so very special to me and it is the same for Ella.  So, each night she writes a dissertation asking Harley 1,000 questions. And every night, Harley answers these questions.  Yep, its been fun!


Have I mentioned that I just love Christmas?

9 comments:

  1. The kids look so happy! Lucy looks beautiful!!
    Just so you know, we prayed for Jack, Ella, you and Eric along with Lucy. We felt
    like Lucy was a package deal. It is our joy to be able to lift up your family to our Creator
    and Healer.

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  2. I like be those stockings! Where did you find them?...

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  3. I haven't visited your blog in a while, because you deserve some privacy. I met you through soccer, when Justice and Ella played together, and then swam together a year on the swim team. It takes a lot of courage to put your feelings and raw emotion out for public viewing to people that you barely know, but you always handle yourself with grace and kindness. God bless you and your beautiful family this Christmas season and always- with love from the Mack family

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  4. even if you only have a slim book for 2014 at least you will have a book. I so wish that had been a platform like this years ago because I did not do a good job with the scrapbooks to keep up and how I wish I had. I had forgotten the 12/6 date that you all celebrate in honor of Eric's heritage- what a great tradition to teach your kids and carry forward. Blessing's and prayers for all of you from North Carolina...Becky

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  5. Love writing to the elf, so cute.

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  6. Yay for more writing from you. I always love your posts and like knowing exactly how to pray for Lucy and the rest of your family.

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  7. We celebrate St. Nick as well. I am a lot like Ella. I chose to believe a lot longer than other kids.

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