Good Monday morning! Christmas 2010 is so two days ago and it’s time to look forward to 2011. Sure, all the Christmas decorations are still up and the dining room table is covered with presents waiting to be put away, but it’s Monday. Back to life, back reality. Back to routine. I love routine.
So, the December Photo Project. How did you all fare? I both loved and didn’t love having to take a photo every day for 25 days. Folks who step up to the 365 project floor me! But, after the DPP is over, I admit I really enjoyed the challenge. And, what’s more, I am grateful for the memories of December 2010.
The participants of the December Photo Project make an awesome crowd of peers. Thanks to everyone who joined me in documenting the month! From the get-go I’ve been impressed by your blogs—and I imagine I’ll have enough reading material and photographic eye candy to last me until next year’s DPP.
Until then—December 2011, that is—keep shooting, keep blogging, and don’t be a stranger. Happy 2011 a few days in advance!
From Isaiah 9:
2 The people walking in darkness
have seen a great light;
on those living in the land of deep darkness
a light has dawned.
3 You have enlarged the nation
and increased their joy;
they rejoice before you
as people rejoice at the harvest,
as warriors rejoice
when dividing the plunder.
4 For as in the day of Midian’s defeat,
you have shattered
the yoke that burdens them,
the bar across their shoulders,
the rod of their oppressor.
5 Every warrior’s boot used in battle
and every garment rolled in blood
will be destined for burning,
will be fuel for the fire.
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the LORD Almighty
will accomplish this.
And then we did a little singing, Easy Bake Oven style:
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday, dear Jesus,
Happy birthday to you.
It starts out with, “We need a light bulb, some bath wash and a jar of Tums.” Then, before you know it, you’ve picked out a little somethin’-somethin’ for those late night cravings and a billion rolls of toilet paper so you won’t run out on Christmas Day.
Aunt Kristin and Livia, snuggled on the couch while watching Elf.
A day that starts with this kind of view is a day that starts out right. It’s been a beautiful and very full kind of Monday, and tonight finds me thankful for the God who made both this sunrise and each member of my family. We celebrated Christmas with the Lawton side tonight. From the crazy squeals of happy little girls, to good connection with the women of our family, to a delicious ham dinner—I am grateful.
Photos by Livia, taken on my iPod Touch. Granted, I gave her the iPod with explicit instructions it was only for playing kid games (she has a Livia folder with apps I’ve picked), typing on a notepad and—she always reminds me of this one—using a flashlight app. Um, did anyone see “playing with the camera” in that lineup? Yeah, I didn’t either. And yet, I found charm in the end product.
Don’t tell her she’s featured in the December Photo Project today. ;)
Liv, my little tape dispenser, during our gift-wrapping afternoon.
