Rewind to Christmas

It is amazing that the Heathbar Gang is starting a new year. This year will be full of many new challenges and adventures and I, Mommy Heathbar, decided to start this blog as way to show others our joys and triumphs.

Going backwards, Christmas was wonderful. We celebrated Christmas with all of my family this year. We spent Christmas Eve with my dad and new mom, Barbara and my fabulous new sister, Melissa and her wonderful family. Jamie recieved to HUGE Tonka trucks, a talking puzzle and a Little Einstein sub. We were at home for Santa's arrival. My mom was there for the mass confusion and Christmas casserole. Finally, we spent that evening with my sister and her family. I think this is one of my favorite Christmases as Jamie Troy is reaching the age were he loves to unwrap gifts and play with the Christmas tree.

We celebrated Christmas with Lisa this year. We are so proud of her. She is finishing her Master's at La Grange College and will be home theis summer. Patrick is alrready looking for houses for her. Jamie and her are fighting over Jamie's newest gift...the Recliner!

I am not sure who will win but I will keep y'all updated. But Jamie Troy's favorite toy would have to be from Santa. He has been playing with one at his cousin's home, but Santa knew he wanted one of his own. Since Chirstmas morning, he has not left his car. The bar in the back allows for him to push it around the house and even out the door. Patrick and him took on the "road" to see how smooth the ride is and they reported back, saying it had a VERY smoooth ride.

This Christmas has reminded me of the JOY that comes from the season. I had become jaded to the holiday season and for the first time I felt the JOY and LOVE that this season provides us. My spirit is renewed and Myself and my family can continue on this new year with a fresh dose of JOY and LOVE.