Christmas Lights

Just love this time of year, on Friday night, my son-in-law took a group of us out to see the Christmas lights around the area in which they live. It is a little tradition that they started last year when "FALLING SHORT" (their band) bought the bus. We really had a great time touring around South Brisbane singing Christmas Carols, at the same time as admiring the sights. Just wanted to share a few of the photos we took, even though they aren't the best photos.

Also on Friday, Sarah and I went out together to finish a little Christmas shopping, and stopped in at "Freedom" where they had this gorgeous tree reduced from $150 to $36. What a bargain, it even came with Christmas lights as well. We were so excited and you should have seen us driving up the Motor way, with the tree firmly stored between us, brushing our shoulders and face with it prickly leaves. We both had a grin from ear to ear. Had to stop off and buy a few decorations to decorate it as well. Sarah and Colin have been married for nearly three years, and this is their first Christmas tree. I don't know whether I was more excited about the bargain, or seeing Sarah so excited and animated as she decorated their very first tree.

Also thought I would share a photo of my wonderful husband, totally in relaxation mode, enjoying the break after such a busy year. We have had a great time in Brissie catching up with the kids. It has been kinda of fun too, doing the Christmas shopping together for a change. We normally don't get much of a chance to go shopping together, so this has been kinda special. We have even managed to go out for coffee together a couple of times too, as well as take in a movie. Just gotta love the holidays.

Tonight we went to "Citiponte Church" with the kids for their Christmas Carols Service. It was really great, very loud, and the carols were arranged quite differently, but we are really enjoying sharing this special time of the year where we remember the birth of Christ our Saviour with our family.

I want to take this time to wish you all a very Happy Christmas, may you celebrate the reason for the Season - the birth of a Saviour, and I pray you appreciate and enjoy your time with family this Christmas. May your New Year be rich in blessings, joy and peace for you and your families. God Bless

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, Counsellor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6