Gift giving

Favorite moment of the day (2009):  making handpainted Christmas presents.

       I love making Christmas gifts and ornaments.  I love crafting and creating something with my hands and using my imagination to envision something that is personal and special for someone.  I don't know if the recipient appreciates my handmade gifts but I truly enjoy making them.  I take the time to really think about what someone likes and I put my best painting and crafting skills to work.  As I stress and worry this holiday season, I try to sit back and reflect on the true gift of Christmas - Jesus.  Sure,  he got a few fancy gifts from the wise men, but He gave us so much more.  I worry that my children will be disappointed on Christmas morning because we weren't able to get them exactly what they wanted, but then I remember that I have taught them about the birth of our Savior and what He did for us and that is really enough.