What's Really Important?

I think deep down we all know what is really important, but we tend to lose sight easily. We can't turn on the TV without seeing a ridiculous, amazing looking person try to sell us something that will make us thinner, prettier, or richer. We think that only if we were thinner, prettier, and richer life would be more fulfilling and easier. If we are over weight, we don't keep up with the latest fashion, and broke as a joke, then our life must be pretty worthless, right? Absolutely not! 

So what is really important? Relationships. A relationship with Jesus. A relationship with your husband and children. A relationship with your family and friends. That is what really is important. 

I lose sight so easily and then God reminds me... Life is not how to get what you want. Most of the situations in your life turn out the way you never expected them to and what really matters in the end is relationships with people you love. That is what really matters.... your spouse, your children, your family, your friends. Not looks, not material things... it's loving one another. 

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34 

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10

Christmas 2010

On Christmas Eve, we spent it with Doug's family. It was so much fun! When we got there, Doug wanted a picture with the girls. 

My mother in-law, Shar, got the girls beautiful red Christmas dresses with white fur jackets. 

I kept trying to catch the girls to get a good picture with their new dresses. Yeah, didn't work out so well.

Anna crawling under a chair.

Anna finally posed for me. Ellie said "no."

Doug's mom and dad with all the grandkids. Anna is on the left and Ellie is on the right crying, of course. My sweet nieces and nephew are there as well. Love those kiddos!

I didn't get pictures of them opening gifts. :( I forgot. We were blessed so much by my in-laws and sister and brother in-law. I never thought I would get such an amazing added family!

Then, Christmas Day morning we had the girls open their gifts from us. It was pretty much the cutest thing I have ever seen.  

Getting ready to open gifts

Anna's new hat from Great Grandma Kontny.

Ellie with her Elmo slippers from Great Grandma Kontny.

The girls playing with their new doll house from mommy and daddy.

After we opened gifts, we headed to my preggo sister's house to celebrate Christmas Day with my family.

Ellie starting to open her gifts from Grandma Dina and Grandpa Jimmy. Ignore Ellie's messy hair. 

The girls were wearing outfits they got from their Auntie Julie (Doug's sister). They are stylin'!

Now Anna's turn!

Anna much rather play with the tissue paper.

Clothes? What the heck??

Yummm, tights!!

Thanks for the gifts, but I rather play with wrapping paper!

Again, we all were so blessed by this Christmas this year. Doug and I are so thankful for a loving family and for our little family. Jesus is the reason for the season! Can't wait for next year when my girls will be almost 2 and 3. :)