Merry Christmas from the Tsytsyn Family

     

"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given: & the government shall be upon His shoulders: & His name shall be called

Wonderful

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Counselor

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The mighty God

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The everlasting Father

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The Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6

Some highlights from this past year...

In January we purchased our new home

In February we dedicated our son Ezekiel in church

In March we said good bye to Alesia's parents as they moved to Washington state

In April Alesia celebrated her 25th Birthday

In June we had our very first camping trip as a family of 5

In July we celebrated Zeke's 1st Birthday

In September we celebrated 5 years of marriage

In November we celebrated David completing his apprenticeship program 

God has blessed us greatly this past year & we are very thankful for His mighty hand in our lives. 

With joyful hearts, we celebrate the Birth of Jesus, the Messiah. Remembering that the reason for His birth was to die for our sins & rise from the grave so that we may come boldly before the throne of God, standing in the righteousness of Christ. 

We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. May this season humble our hearts as we think about the greatest gift of all,  our Savior. 

2017 Christmas Decor

     I'll be honest, I really debated making this post. Let's be real, the photos didn't turn out that great (thanks to minimal natural lighting in the house) & there really isn't THAT much to share...But I know ill look back in a few years and won't regret capturing this year's memories (= 

Yes the crookedness of the star bothered me also, it has since been fixed (;

We got our very first Christmas tree on the second Christmas after being married.

Gabriel's was the very first handprint ornament we made. I used a recipe different than the other 2 and had it painted, which I now wish I didnt do. 

I've also slacked and haven't gotten "baby's first Christmas" ornaments for Noelani & Zeke. And now it's hard to find some without the current year printed on it somewhere. So if anyone knows, help a sister out. 

     These next few ornaments are a yearly tradition.  

I was very pregnant with Gabriel this year (+

& pregnant with Noelani this year 

& barely pregnant with Zeke in this year's photo. 

We still need to take one for 2017. Guys, do you know how hard it is to take a family photo with 3 toddlers?? very hard haha

I'm not sure this little thing will hold all the cards. I might need to add a few clothes pins or something. 

Our front door wreath. 

The garland was a gift from my mother. 

We have SO many "count downs" this year. ! too many haha but one of our favorites is this advant calendar. If you're looking for something Christ-centered and reusable for the following years, this is a great one! 

I'm not a fan of santa & we actually don't do "santa" in our house, but this little ornament reminds me so much of the "Russian Santa" so I keep it around

This is probably my favorite "Christmas decoration". I love the simple look of it & even keep the Mary and baby Jesus out year round. 

& a little bit of winter in our kitchen. 

I absolutely love this little corner. It's so cozy to me. I made a book countdown for my kids & most times this is where we read whatever book they opened that day.

Merry Christmas!!!