Oh Joyful Sunday~

~Rejoice the Lord is nigh~

"As Christmas draws near, the Church emphasizes the joy which should be in our hearts over all that the birth of our Savior means to us."

It was a day of Rose colored vestments, truthful homilies, and this one, and time spent in joy with family, it was Gaudete Sunday.  My SIL had her very first Joyful Sunday celebration at her home.  We were treated to a nice roaring fire, Christmas carols, yummy food, crafts, reading by the fire, and an overall great time.  I heard it mentioned several times how nice the day was without the fuss...without the gifts.  My kids, like most, like their gifts but today they were free of it.   Free to enjoy eachother's company and that was all we needed.

Little ones had a chance to hug dear 'grandma's and be silly with love. 

A brother, sister and mother spend 'time' with one another.

There was lots and lots of books to read from the basket and houses to be built and carols to be sung. 

We were busy being together!  A joyful Sunday indeed.