Christmas Morning.

There have been 83 of those now.  So many different ones and they still don't get old but always are anticipated.   Doug and I  look forward to many more to come. Our Christmas mornings are quiet now as you might expect.  Texts were rampant from the grandsons.  Who was up and who wasn't up kind of talk.  I need to tell the grandsons how to conduct a Christmas morning.  Arriving home after the midnight service, wrapping gifts, and then to bed around 2:30...We were lucky to get 3 or 4 hrs of sleep before Eric and Jared were up and ready for the morning. The boys always started their night early, falling asleep on the church pew.  I guess those gifts could have been wrapped early in the month come to think of it.  

Last night's service didn't disappoint.  The church was full with all comers masked and in marked pews.  Pews were filled.  

The Silent Night and Joy to the World moments.  

Andrew read scripture. 

Noah and Andrew served as acolytes for the candle lighting part of the service.  And Eric was on the PA live stream team.  Seems the Russells stay involved.  That's a very good thing.  
This morning already two pies are finished. Pretzels treats are in the plan when the spirit moves. 
Anticipation abounds for the coming days. 
 Tonight we will spend time with our Carmel children. 

Yeah, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning.  Jesus to thee be all glory given. Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing.  Oh, come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.  My favorite verse.
Merry Christmas, friends.  


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  1. father brother (in law) uncleDecember 25, 2021 at 8:15 AM

    Merry Christmas! (Andrew is a grown-up!)

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  2. Mom/Nana SchaardDecember 25, 2021 at 9:09 PM

    Merry Christmas! Beautiful candlelight service. Nice that Andrew read scripture and everyone was involved!

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