Fun things about the weekend...

The star is hung



Weekend cups, full of warm goodness



Using wedding centerpieces to set our Christmas table



Warm candlelight ~ reminder of the warmth of family



Saturdays spent in PJs...



even when we go outside to play :)



Garland & bows



The wonder & discovery of all things Christmas



Soaking up fleeting moments w.our blue-eyed blessing



Building traditions ~ savoring family & home



Trying to avoid photos while still in PJs & sipping adult beverages :)



Enjoying the "fruits" of much labor



Being in the house of the Lord on Sunday morning ~ thankful that He is the King of Kings ~ the true light of the world



Christmas trees!



Hybrid BBQ ~ not quite Eastern, not quite Lexington ~ delicious nonetheless :)



John & The Jungle Book ~ spent a lot of time w. each other this weekend



The reason for it all ~ believing in a loving and sovereign God



The trees, the garland, the lights - they're simple reminders of the joy & beauty of the holiday season. The tiny baby that lays peacefully in the manger, therein lies the true beauty & gift of Christmas. God's most perfect gift to us - given so graciously....

Our weekend, though full of putting out & plugging in those simple reminders was full of much more than what could be captured in a photo. The most filling parts were those moments spent together as a family - being close to one another, marveling at our many blessings. As I was putting decorations on the "family tree" - I came across many Baby's 1st Christmas ornaments. Mine, 1979 and Seth's, 1981 - what a blessing for all of the Christmases that have fallen between those Christmases and now - memories made, lives intertwined. And for John, as I put his baby ornaments carefully on the tree - what a blessed reminder of the gift of children and the amazing joy they put in our hearts.

Looking ahead to this week & Thanksgiving, our hearts have been opened & are ready to receive the blessings of family and togetherness. What a wonderful prelude to the Christmas season - taking time to count blessings, give thanks and be with those we love. A good time to prepare our hearts and homes to welcome the Christmas season. Opening them to being filled w.the greatest blessing of all - the gift of salvation, given to us so lovingly in a manger.

Hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving and that your heart begins to fill as you await the birthday of the bright and morning star ~ the light of the world.

Love ~ The Fishers

Thou hast given so much to me,
Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;
Not thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be Thy praise.
~George Herbert