Christmas 2013 * Thankful for Family and so much MORE!

We had such wonderful family gatherings this year. Many gatherings held at our house... our kids and grandkids were all able to be here on the Sunday before Christmas, and my husband's side of the family (about 25 or so) were at our house this year on Christmas Eve, and then we hosted my side of the family's Christmas gathering (about 60+) the Saturday after Christmas. I am so thankful for all sides of our family, and thankful for gathering in celebration of Jesus' birth, yet missing those who could not be with us as well.

ECVA Latest Online Exhibition, "Advent 2013: a photographic journey"

ECVA's Latest Online Exhibition, Advent 2013 recently posted the latest entries that were chosen for this online exhibit.   I had entered three photos, and am honored that all three were chosen.  I am especially thankful for featuring the photo I entered of my Dad's Last Christmas in This Life, showing my Dad on Christmas Day, as an acolyte near the altar.   It means a lot to me and to my Mom too, that it was one of the photos chosen in this exhibit.  Check out all the other wonderful entries in it too at the link!  Thanks ECVA!!Dad's Last Christmas in This Life