The good and bad of it all

Do NOT let that cute little face fool you for one minute!!!!

This little urchin thwarted me out of my prized possession at last night's Christmas party that my manager had.  Yep!  That's it in the background.  A model of an early year classic vw beetle cabriolet.  The wheels turned.  The steering wheel actually turned the front wheels.  The seats could be moved.  the gear shift moved.  Both doors worked.  Both the luggage compartment hood and deck lids opened.   *SIGH*   I want to cry!

i am NOW going to hold her responsible for destroying any shred left i had of feeling that Christmas spirit i've been lacking this year.  That's right, it's HER fault!!!!!!!!

Seriously, though, if you've been reading any of my latest posts, you already know that this year has just not been a good one for our family.  Physically.  Financially.  Emotionally. and any other "-ly" you can come up with.  But last night, i think God reminded me what the wonderment is all about.  That look of excitement on this little girl's face, as well as all the other like kids that were there, when Santa Claus came in and handed out gifts.  Hearing everyone sing as i played Christmas songs on my guitar.  The sounds of all the laughter as White Elephant gifts were opened and stolen, and stolen again.  The smiles of those who ended up with the things they wanted.  The acceptance of those who didn't.

It was a little bit of what i was needing.  God knew what was missing in my heart and was kind enough to put this event there to re-ignite the embers.

Here are our two girls.  While they're older now, they still got into the spirit of the party.  It was good to see the smiles on their faces.

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laters.