On Monday the 21st, we headed to Boone/Blowing Rock to visit Zach’s family. The weekend before, they had a huge snowstorm and got more snow than Zach’s parents have seen since they have lived there. We were happy to arrive and know we would have a white Christmas with the Angles!
The view from our room:
For the next few days, we enjoyed some welcome downtime playing games, catching up, and watching TV. We exchanged gifts on Tuesday night so everyone could be there. We were thrilled with the thoughtful gifts we got! On Wednesday night we had a pretend Christmas Eve and ate the traditional Angle Christmas Eve meal- a delicious appetizer dinner! We had such a fun time and are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon!
On Thursday, we traveled home and joined my dad for a great Christmas Eve service at our church. Then, we went home and watched The Nativity Story which I love! Of course, it should be taken with a grain of salt, but I love the way it helps me to remember that this was a real event that happened here on Earth! Pretty amazing.
On Friday we enjoyed opening presents and watching a Christmas movie. We were able to get my dad a much needed GPS. He gave me a gorgeous handmade bowl that we saw at a craft fair after Thanksgiving, and Zach and I both got generous gift cards to a store we’ve become quite familiar with-Lowes. We’re excited to make a few more improvements around the house!
We feel so blessed to have had so many wonderful celebrations with so many wonderful people. Most of all, we are thankful for:
A thrill of hope, a weary world rejoices/ For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
