Friday, December 12, 2008

Christmas Tunes

Our Christmas card. Evan and Ella Grace all snuggled in and ready for Santa.

One of my all time favorite Christmas songs is "O Holy Night." I can't hear it without crying. I just love it! One of my favorite arrangements is this one. Derek's dad has also sang this many times in church and he does a beautiful job. He has such a beautiful voice.

It's fun to watch my children pick their favorite Christmas songs. Evan and Ella Grace have surprised me this year. I thought they would love "Rudolph" and "Frosty the Snowman." However, so far, their favorite song has been this one by the Chipmunks. We listen to it constantly (and I mean constantly) in the car. They think it is a riot! Ha! Evan also really LOVES this one. So funny! Evan and EG also sing "Jingle Bells" really well. :) I'm loving everything about this season!

Ella Grace has also really enjoyed the Precious Moments nativity scene. She has carried baby Jesus around quite a bit, and now we can't find Him. It is so sweet to hear her calling, "Baby Je-sus. Where arrrrre you?" If you ask her where He is, she says, "I dunno." We have turned the house upside down looking for Him. Hopefully He will turn up before His birthday.

Merry Christmas, Y'all!

18 comments:

Jacquie said...

I KNEW your card would turn out PERFECT!! That's the most precious picture!!

"O Holy Night" is my all time favorite Christmas carol. I can never get enough of it. There are SO many good versions!

I hope you find Baby Jesus!

Meredith said...

Leigh Ann! I love the Christmas card! SO perfect! Love it! OH I have sang O Holy Night as a solo before and it's my very favorite also! I love the words and the tune! that is So funny about the chipmunks song! It makes me laugh too! Oh and precious moments nativity! I think we may need to get that nativity. Weve been looking for a good one. I hope you find the Baby Jesus! Have a great weekend!

Megan L Hutchings said...

That picture just brings a smile to my face and warms my heart ;). They are just BEAUTIFUL!!!!

My all time favorite is "Silen Night!"

Jenna said...

They are SO cute!!!

Anonymous said...

My oldest is loving Feliz Navidad this year too. I need to download the Chipmunks one too, I'm sure he would love it.

Angela said...

What a cute Christmas card! I remember my kids carrying around baby Jesus, too. I always loved it and thought it was the cutest thing. O Holy Night is my favorite Christmas song, too.

pengellylove said...

just a darling card!!!mel

Becky said...

Your Christmas card turned out sooooo cute!!!! Those little stinkers of yours are just precious! As for Alvin and the Chipmunks "Christmas Song", I'm kinda fond of it too!!! Did you know I can sing "Christmas don't be late", in the chipmunk voice. Well, I can!

Hope you find baby Jesus!

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The Garners said...

The card is WONDERFUL--love love love it! They both look soooo sweet.

Alexee has been walking our Baby Jesus around some, too...I would really hate to lose the center of our Nativity scene!? I hope yours shows up before Christmas. If not, He'll probably appear when you least expect it around July '09 or so! :)

"O Holy Night" is such a beautiful song--wow, it's one of my favorites, too!

Happy Christmas season! Looks as though you and your family are enjoying every busy second of it!

In His Army said...

The card looks great! Absolutely precious!

mer@lifeat7000feet said...

Your card is awesome! I'm disappointed they're not snuggled in a SLANKET though. LOL!

My favorite Christmas carol is Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Meagan said...

I love good Christmas music... it's so hard to pick a favotire, my favorites seem to change from week to week! lol. This Christmas card is great!!!! Makes me want to snuggle up with 'em and watch a Christmas movie!

Kelly said...

I LOVED your card!!!!
I know ya'll went through a lot to get a good picture but I would say it turned out perfect!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Your Christmas card is just beautiful! I love it!! Evan and Ella look so precious all snuggled up together!! My boys are loving the chipmunks song too! I love O Holy Night-I'm a big fan of Josh Groban's version too!! Evan has lost our baby jesus too, and Aidan and Evan call for it around the house like Ella, it's too cute!! Happy Holidays!!

Deidre said...

I love the card! So sweet!

When my oldest was 3, she would take baby Jesus from all the nativities in our home and I would find them all in her bed under the covers. She doesn't do that now and it makes me sad :(

Scrapper Mom said...

What a cute, cute little photograph of your kids. I love it. I sang O Holy Night at church myself yesterday. I love that song too!!

Amanda Ledford said...

I hope Baby Jesus shows up soon! That is too funny! LOVE,LOVE, LOVE the Christmas card!!! PRECIOUS!