Our camera was ready, the video camera was charged, all grandparents had found their seats, and we were as prepared as any parent could be for our first school Christmas program.  the precious kindergartners started filling the risers and with the first note played, i realized i forgot one thing.  kleenexes. 

tears of joy flooded my eyes as i saw my first baby holding his ha ha ha ha sign, proud and nervous all at the same time.

and tears of gratitude closely followed as the church was filled with little voices singing, away in a manger.  is there a more fitting song for the true meaning of this holiday season?

we have been blessed and now, thanks to gibson's amazing Christmas program were reminded of the true awe and wonder of this advent season.