I'm currently lounging in my bed in my new fleece jammies listening to "Classical Christmas" on Pandora. Simply snuggly.
This Christmas is unlike any other before. This is my first Christmas not at home in Maryland. This year has been a whirlwind of change, so it only seems proper. This is also the first Christmas Eve my brother and I have spent apart. Every Christmas Eve we would have a little party upstairs. I remember one year, I think I was 4 and he was 6 we got ourselves so worked up over Santa coming, we both threw up. Such good memories. As we got older, we would stay up all night playing games, watching movies, and talking. He too had a whirlwind of a year and is currently at his new home with his beautiful wife... and dog... and cat... and fish. So, Instead of partying with my bro, I blog :)
This is the Moy's first Christmas ever with a FAKE tree. Though it lacks the wonderful foresty scent, it sure is pretty.
I made the fam cute stockings for the mantel. Personalized of course.
I also made a little snowman cake and cupcakes.
Then, Dad gave me a little lesson on wine. It went a little something like this: "Jess, try these two wines and tell me which one you like more"...... "Meh, neither"
Sonny and Sarah stopped back in before they headed home for the night, to get their matching polar bear jammies from my parents... so we got a little brother/sister/husband/wife/sister/sister shot.
And the festivities shall continue tomorrow...
So now, I will spend the rest of this night cozied in my bed, listening to some peaceful Christmas hymns, spending time with Jesus. I am so thankful for being grafted in- He is so gracious. And if there is one thing I know of the Lord- it is that He is faithful. The Lord and I have a history together, and He has proven Himself time and time again. I am so thankful.
Merry Christmas
The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
Every warrior’s boot used in battle
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
Every warrior’s boot used in battle
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.
Isaiah 9:2-7
