We truly had an amazing Christmas this year! Along with all the hustle and bustle it was also Abby's first Christmas, and my first Christmas as a Mother. Therefore, making it a very special one for us and our new little family. Much of my time and thoughts were focused more than usual on the actual birth of my Savior and Mary. I couldn't help but have overwhelming thoughts and emotions as I pondered Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. What a miraculous women. Having no shelter, warmth, clothes, or a proper bed for her new babe, my heart ached for the poor circumstances that the Savior of the world was born into. I often found myself weeping when I thought of Mary and how helpless she must have felt having Him in these conditions. Then I was comforted with the sounds of 'Silent Night' and 'Away in a Manger.' I imagine this night. A silent night (which in turn means a silent baby)no crying He made, all was calm, Mother and Child asleep together...asleep. Our meek, humble Savior keeping quiet and peaceful. These are such simple songs, and I have heard them thousands of times, but this year, with a babe of my own, I learned one major thing. How much the Savior loves me. He loves me as much as I love Abby, and that love is deeper than any words can describe.
Me at Temple Square. Beautiful scene of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus
Christmas Eve Party with the Rizley side
There was a hat contest...how could you not vote for them?! Oh yeah and they won! Congratulations Mark and Gayle!
One of our best gifts of the season. Grandma and Grandpa Rizley's gift to Abby. Her handmade blessing dress. It is beautiful!
We started our Christmas here, in our own cozy little house...
Then moved here...Nate's parents house(4 generations in this pic-Gayle, Abby, Grandma Fowler, and Nate)
Bryce with Abby in the outfit he bought her!
Nate, go Utes
Bryce (Nate's little bro) you stud muffin
Getting love from Grandma and Grandpa
Us
And we finally ended up here...my parents house.
Bryce with Abby in the outfit he bought her!
Nate, go Utes
Bryce (Nate's little bro) you stud muffin
Getting love from Grandma and Grandpa
Us
And we finally ended up here...my parents house.Ava, checking out her new night light
Lillers loving up her piggy
Mal as always, supporting our Utah Jazz
Brandon rockin the skulls
Shawn, our friend from Nebraska
My Daddy. Can't forget the Hickory Farms sausage, it's tradition!
Lauren, Abby, and Ava
My Mom and Dad. Love them.
Lillers loving up her piggy
Mal as always, supporting our Utah Jazz
Brandon rockin the skulls
Shawn, our friend from Nebraska
My Daddy. Can't forget the Hickory Farms sausage, it's tradition!
Lauren, Abby, and Ava
My Mom and Dad. Love them.
1 comment:
Looks like a great Christmas! I'm sad we missed Sean, you know Paul and him go way back lol!!! Abby is beautiful! That blessing dress is pretty dang amazing, homemade, that's the best!!
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