Merry Christmas

Yesterday was a whirlwind of celebrating and present-opening. After another round of presents this morning, we are having a little down time before having Christmas dinner w/family later this afternoon, so I wanted to say a quick Merry Christmas. Chris & I feel so blessed to have both our children home...it is so special to see Christmas through their eyes.

This has always been one of my favorite holiday songs and this year I think it is especially meaningful to our family....

Bless this house, O Lord we pray, Make it safe by night and day . . .
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out . . .
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie overall . . .
Bless this door that it may prove, Ever open, To joy and love . . .
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's Heavenly light,
Bless the hearth, ablazing there, With smoke ascending like a prayer!
Bless the people here within, Keep them pure and free from sin . . .
Bless us all that we may be, Fit O Lord to dwell with thee . . .
Bless us all that one day we may dwell, O Lord! With Thee!

I will post pictures from our holiday extravaganza tomorrow!