Merry Christmas!

Happy December! It is that magical time of Christmas music, egg nog, nativity sets and family gatherings. This Christmas is extra special for Nick and I as it is our first Christmas as parents. Growing up, my family had many Christmas traditions. I look forward both to continuing those traditions with Kacie as well as starting some new traditions of our own.

One tradition we are continuing this year, is getting a new Christmas movie each year and watching it as a family the weekend before Christmas. And a new tradition we are starting this year is going through an advent devotional as a family. I would love to continue this tradition as Kacie grows older as a way of remembering what this time of year is really about. If you would like to also go through an advent devotional as a family there are many free devotionals to choose from that you can download online. HERE is a link to the one that Nick and I are going to try this year. It is actually an Advent devotional that came out last year, but it comes highly recommended, especially for families with teenagers.

In all the hustle and bustle this season, I encourage you to take time for your family and to remember the real reason we celebrate this holiday season.

"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."
Isaiah 9:6
 

In Him,

Jessica