Our boys sure got spoiled this Christmas. We’ve had so much fun these last few days playing with all their new toys and goodies they received! Personally, I’m not the best gift giver, but lucky for them, my boys are loved and cared for by so many people in their lives. Family, neighbors and even another mom at Gage’s school made sure they were well taken care of this Christmas.
Evan and I were very well taken care of too! We got some very generous gifts from our family, but the best gifts this season aren’t things or money. It’s the chance to spend time with people we love, including each other. I am so grateful that Evan has a job that offers some wonderful breaks. The first day he had off, Evan dropped off and picked up Gage from school and it made a world of difference for me! As a family, we’ve been able to sleep in, share lots of cuddles, watch plenty of Netflix and just relax together. It has been amazing.
We’ve also been lucky enough to spend quality time with both sides of our family this season, and visit with some great friends that I don’t get to see as often as I’d like, and all their awesome kiddos too! 
On a quick trip to my hometown, we visited my Granny in her home and got some quality one-on-one time. Caleb had a blast playing with her nativity set and my favorite part of the visit was helping Granny make her bed. We spent a fun and food filled day with my parents and we were still in town for my other grandparents get together. The chance to share a hug and quick visit may always seem too short, but I feel so lucky that it happens at all and that my boys get a chance to know their great grandparents.
Our Christmas day was spent at Evan’s parents’ house with more food and fun. My in-laws have a gift for making anyone feel welcome and at home. I’ve heard more than one of Evan’s friends recount memories from childhood sharing the sentiment that if you could just find a way to get to the Wingo place, your day would be made! So every visit to their house is great, but Christmas is extra special because the focus is on the true meaning of the season. Someone always reads the story of the birth of Jesus from the Bible out loud and the room full of all of us just pause and take it in.
So at Christmas and always, I’m feeling so blessed by the gifts of time, rest and relationships. And thanking God for the best gift of all…the birth of our savior!