And they're off...

Tomorrow starts the beginning (ending? climax?) of the Christmas crazy travelin'.
My heart feels so much more ready for Christmas - that is, to celebrate Jesus' birth - than it has been in many, many Christmases past.
I am excited to be with family and friends.
I am excited to love on my hubs and my boys.
I am thankful for friends and family and you!

Merry Christmas from the Stricklands!

For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And his name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Of the increase of his government and of peace 

there will be no end,

on the throne of David and over his kingdom,

to establish it and uphold it

with justice and with righteousness

from this time forth and forevermore.

The zeal of the lord of hosts will do this.

Isaiah 9: 6-7