Reposting Memories: Circa 2007 Christmas

This was originally posted on our old family blog and in hopes of someday deleting that I thought it would be fun to ressurect some of those posts, especially the ones with photos of the kiddos!
I know the photos are REALLY lame, but they are old cellphone pics! It's still fun to see these!

Silas

Silas helping to decorate the tree.

Kace Man Also Helping!

Me and the big boys working together!
I remember having a lot of fun doing this!

It was so much fun this year with the boys helping to put up the tree, although the constant shuffle of ornaments is not something that I relish now that it is up it is still a blessed family time. We have had a lot of fun thinking of things and opening boxes from family! How can you not enjoy Christmas?

So here is the burning question-- Do you have Santa in your house or not? And why?

Just a little bit curious to see what other families do. Silas thinks santa is a snowman and Kace hasn't a concept. I don't want to cause further confusion, it is difficult enough to try and explain the trinity to a three year old, epecially at a time like this with all the mangers and baby Jesus'.



 2011 Update: We don't "do" santa. Our little Kace man is very sensative to lies and because he is a stickler and we want to encourage him to trust and honor us as his parents and spiritual examples, we have chosen to teach our children that santa isn't real, but a lie people enjoy. That might sound harsh, but it is our take and not ment to be offensive. They know that Jesus is the reason. But I have to honestly admit we don't say "don't say xmas" or "happy holidays is evil!" We infact don't have a problem with saying "xmas" or "happy holidays" because they don't take christ out of christmas.