It is only December 23rd and I have EVERYTHING DONE for Christmas. I don't think I have ever said that in my whole life! Well, the housework isn't done but come on, it would be undone as soon as I finish so I'll let it go for a few more days.
The key to my survival over the past few months has been to simplify and do only what feels 100% needful. So, to all of my neighbors who didn't get a clever gift; to my wonderful circle of friends that I haven't seen in a few months; to my extended family that won't get a Christmas card/picture/letter this year; to those who have sent personal e-mails asking for a blog post to know what is going on in our lives . . . I still love you and we're still here (just a little less public).
I did want to share a family Christmas card like in years past but I'm settling for the backup plan (since this method can be done between 11pm and 6am without any offspring interruptions and it doesn't need to be picked up, addressed, stamped or put out in the mailbox.) Actually, my lack of enthusiasm for getting cards out prompted LeRoy to do it himself, which he did all by himself like a big boy without any secretarial help! For the rest of you who didn't make the 12 count cut, here's the blog version of our Christmas letter.
The Edwards Family 2010
I did want to share a family Christmas card like in years past but I'm settling for the backup plan (since this method can be done between 11pm and 6am without any offspring interruptions and it doesn't need to be picked up, addressed, stamped or put out in the mailbox.) Actually, my lack of enthusiasm for getting cards out prompted LeRoy to do it himself, which he did all by himself like a big boy without any secretarial help! For the rest of you who didn't make the 12 count cut, here's the blog version of our Christmas letter.
The Edwards Family 2010
~ 20 years ~
I have BEAUTIFUL children!
I have BEAUTIFUL children!
Each one of them has a piece of my heart.
I love my teenagers!
I love my teenagers!
Yes, LeRoy is on the teenager page.
Sometimes I want to give them away.
But, I do share some really great, silly, fun times with them.
But, I do share some really great, silly, fun times with them.
No, Levi is not engaged. Caytlyn just spent almost 10 months worth of daily visits with us so I count her as one of my own.
Then Levi moved out.
Now I miss both of them.
Playing in "Heavenly Father's yard".
Playing in "Heavenly Father's yard".
That's what Nathan calls the temple grounds.
It is one of the places that we like to run away to.
We love each other. Everything that has happened this year
(the good, bad, happy, sad, easy, difficult, extremely hard to handle)
has led us to a greater love for one another; sometimes through pure joy and sometimes through forgiveness. Faith, patience, love and tolerance are the attributes that we are growing the most in and with hope as our anchor we have survived and enjoyed 20 years and look forward to 20 more. With Christ as our strength and focus, we want to wish everyone
(the good, bad, happy, sad, easy, difficult, extremely hard to handle)
has led us to a greater love for one another; sometimes through pure joy and sometimes through forgiveness. Faith, patience, love and tolerance are the attributes that we are growing the most in and with hope as our anchor we have survived and enjoyed 20 years and look forward to 20 more. With Christ as our strength and focus, we want to wish everyone
A Very Merry Christmas!
3 comments:
The pictures are awesome! And your family is so good looking! The little boys are adorable and your bigger boys are handsome as can be.
Hey kimberly,
Your Family is getting so big. I can't believe how time flies.
I still remember when Levi was 10 and in my primary class and being impressed with what a great spirit he had. I could see him being a great missionary and doing many great things. I hope all is well with your family. Let's keep in touch.
Melisa Rafn
I am pretty much in LOVE with your family.
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