12/25/25 Christmas reminds us that Christ’s birth brings a hope that goes beyond earthly conflict.

Snowing, a light east breeze, 14 degrees.  Cloudy this afternoon, a WNW wind, high of 26.  Clear tonight, a NNW wind, low 3.  Sunshine tomorrow, a stiff NNW breeze, high 15, low 1.  Partly cloudy Saturday, a north breeze, high 18, low 7.  Sunshine Sunday, a NW breeze, high 30, low 15. 1-3 inches of snow to wintery mix Monday, an ESE breeze, high of 33.  1-3 inches of snow Monday night, low 17.  Cloudy Tuesday with a west wind, high 20, low 10.  Partly cloudy New Year's EVE day,  a  WSW breeze, high 26, low 9.  Afternoon snow showers New Year's Day, a west breeze, high 21, low 9.

     A bit late today, we opened stockings and gifts here this morning.

     We had a wonderful family Christmas yesterday.  The girls made ziti for Christmas lunch.  They did a great job substituting for Andew and Gayle. They weren't the only ones missing, sickness had a few other staying home

    As we finished eating Santa came.  He was a jolly fellow,  most everyone was happy to see him..Every year there always seems to be a little one who wants that scary monster to just leave.  Santa did baffle Silas.  Silas kept saying,"But I was sure Santa was Uncle Gilbert."  Uncle Gilbert was sitting right there!  Maicy is five and loves to do housework  Santa gave everyone flashlights, he gave Maicy an extra gift.  A little broom and dustpan for her to have in her new home.  She never set that gift down the rest of the day!

    After Santa left we opened gifts.  Then different members of the family relit the Advent candles with readings and scripture.  The children took turns reading parts of the Christmas story and the Christ candle was lit.  We ended the day singing Away in the Manager.

During this Advent season and throughout the year remember that everything hangs on Matthew 22: 37-39

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.

This is the first and greatest commandment.And the second is like it: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

May your day be Blessed, Sally