Snowed In

Actually, it's more rain than snow, but there is no electric at the church so we don't have church this morning. I always feel a little guilty for being excited about a morning without church, but the truth is we are enjoying it! I miss the fellowship, but there is something so nice about being home to relax and be together. Jeremy was supposed to preach this morning so it's a real morning off for him. He and Isaiah are building a tunnel out of Duplo bricks. ??? Nathan is sleeping and I'm writing to you all. Oh yeah, and we're listening to Natalie Grant sing "I Believe".

Speaking of music, I've been struck with a new realization this Christmas. Several of our local secular radio stations have been playing all Christmas music so I've been listening to them at times. They play a lot of "Christian" Christmas songs, but somehow they seem so empty. I don't know if it's the artists singing the songs or the commercials between the songs advertising how many days are left to shop or little elves begging for something more than green tights this year (have you heard that one?). I'm finding the Christian stations so refreshing.

I'm attaching a picture of Nathan. He is four months old today. What a treasure. He is so much fun. He likes nothing more than to have someone sit and talk to him. Jeremy really gets him laughing. Lately he hasn't been sleeping as well at night which is rather frustrating since he had been sleeping at least 10 hours at night. Hopefully it's just a phase that will pass quickly. Maybe it's a growth spurt!

Hope you all have a relaxing Sunday. Several weeks ago I asked a lady at church if she was going to go home and take a nap. She was so surprised to find out that we often take naps on Sunday afternoon. She was going home to clean. We really enjoy our Sundays to relax and rest. What a great idea God!