Hospitality, Friendship, Encouragement

Friday, December 26, 2025

Merry Christmas!

 


















We had a lot of festive fun the last several weeks. We went to a Christmas show at the American Music Theater with my parents, went to see light displays several times, went out to dinner, wrapped presents, including our Christmas Eve birthday boy (Tim) and New Year's Day girl's (Lindsay) gifts.

We had a big birthday gathering this year for Tim. He reached a milestone birthday (60) and we enjoyed our time with friends and family celebrating this amazing guy! (Next week is our anniversary)

I dipped pretzel's in chocolate and sprinkles for the neighbors, made gingerbread houses with the grands, made paperbag snowflakes/stars.

Oh, and we drank eggnog out of my silver punch cups!

This season is always full of special church services, time with friends, and rejoicing in our savior's birth!

I hope you found ways to celebrate his coming. It's the most significant event in history! God became man to redeem us from sin.

What a gift!

8 comments:

Kim said...

Merry Christmas, Deanna!

Donna said...

What a fun time for you all!
Love the photos...
Happy New Year!
hugs
Donna

Linda said...

Your photos are so beautiful and I loved hearing about your Christmas activities! You have such a special family....

Deanna Rabe said...

I hope your Christmas was good!

Deanna Rabe said...

Happy New Year, Donna!

Deanna Rabe said...

Thank you Linda! God has been gracious to us! Happy New Year!

Monica said...

What a beautiful Christmas! Hope you have a happy New Year!

Cheryl said...

Creekside Cottage decorated for Christmas looks festive and cozy! There is much to celebrate in your family with birthdays and an anniversary and all of the goodness of Christmas! Happy New Year to you and yours! (Can you believe that we are about to enter 2026?!)

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