Happy birthday Jesus!

Claire and I had a wonderful day yesterday baking. We started right away in the morning, and as you can see in the slideshow, Claire didn't make it out of her pj's until getting ready for church! We made some Christmas cookies and cupcakes for Jesus. It was so much fun spending the day together baking and playing. I wish we could have more days just like that. Last night after church we came home to open presents and this morning we got to watch Claire open her gifts from Santa. She was so excited to get the things she asked Santa for. Good thing our elf Eddie paid attention while he was causing so much trouble at our house!
This Christmas is our first without Dad. Of course that makes it difficult but I am so very thankful that because of this special day, we will soon be able to be together with Dad again in Heaven. Thank you God for sending your son to take away our sins and allow us to spend eternity with You! The entire concept is so overwhelming to me.