Our Tree
Since our first married Christmas it has been our goal to make the tree a celebration of our journey as the Matthews Family. We have tried to find an ornament for every place we've lived or traveled to as well as one for the big events in our lives, like the births of our children or that Christmas in El Paso where you couldn't escape the sound of some family member or other shouting out "What does the fox say!"
This year our December calendar has been packed with nativity's, church and school parties, lots of secret parcels in mail and card making/giving. I have really enjoyed the lack of separation between church and state here; though I know it must be exclusive to those of other faiths, as a Christian it has been so welcome to have the children learning Christ inclusive carols at school as well as performing in and viewing school sponsored nativity plays. Logan and Jude will walk to the nearby church with their classes, during school, to attend a Christmas service this week as well. And, maybe these are just silly traditions for some, with Jesus as much a fairytale as Santa Claus. But, for our family I've been grateful for the daily opportunities that surround our children with the true meaning of Christmas.
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