In the Christmas Spirit

The Stannix's are in the Christmas spirit! Last night we had our ward Christmas party.  I was privileged to be able to play the piano for a Nativity play put on by the primary children and some youth. I really was able to feel the spirit and it brought tears to my eyes.  It was fabulously done! After that, I was feeling pretty excited for Christmas.  Tonight we had the opportunity to watch the First Presidency Christmas Devotional. The talks and music were fabulous as always! The tradition we have started in our home is that we set up the tree after the devotional.  So, tonight after we got home, we got out the tree, the chocolates and nativity and set everything up.  It was a wonderful way to get in the Christmas spirit.  Camilla loved helping, twirling in her dress and looking at the pretty lights on the tree.  She was almost giddy she was so excited! Just giggling away. Our decorations on the tree are kind of sparse and Camilla keeps pulling the ones off the bottom, so we mostly decorated the top half! The lights really make a difference though!! Christmas has officially begun in the Stannix Home.

Mr. Stannix and his girl (who's saying cheese)

A family picture

Camilla posing for the camera and twirling for her daddy

I made this nativity when I was 4 years old (with a lot of help of course).  My mum held onto it that long and when I moved out, I inherited it (gladly)! It's made of toilet paper rolls.

Some chocolates to munch while setting everything up!

Mr. Stannix got this when he was on his mission from a family who had adopted two russian girls. 

It reminds him that the language of the spirit is universal.  The translator that translated the lessons for the girls was not a member of our church and had no understanding of our beliefs, yet the spirit was able to touch everyone present regardless of the language they spoke. 

I had to get a picture of the tiny bump I have! We are a week shy of being half way there and can't wait to meet him or her!  We finished the night with our advent calendars.  Camilla likes picking out her little chocolate.  Then we gathered for scriptures and prayers and the munchkin went to sleep.

Mr. Stannix and I are about to enjoy watching "The Polar Express" and drinking some hot chocolate.

Our home is officially full of Christmas!