12.29: Christmas Vacation Comes To A Close

 

There’s something special about childhood.

And today, as she actually came with us on our morning walk, my sister was reminiscing about how our childhood was “the greatest!”

I completely agree.  It was.

We had the best childhood.

This Christmas reminded me A LOT of those days.

Playing together.  Laughing together.  Being silly together.  Sitting around the dinner table together.  Fellowshipping together…

And in the words of our dear friend Jason, “This Christmas is one I will remember for many years to come.”

Tonight was our last night all together.  What did we do?  We kept on celebrating...  

Tomorrow our dear brother turns 25…  So tonight, with all of us together, we had a lil birthday celebration! 

Such an honor to celebrate with Derek.  I ♥ this guy.  We all do!

Like his dad, he’s a visionary… I could fill a book with all his wicked good ideas…

When he smiles, he really smiles.

He’s not the type to wear his heart on his sleeve…

With him, you have to look much harder… you must be patient…

And he will surprise you.

He is handsome.

 He is strong.

At 25, Derek’s race has already taken him many places in life, some good, some not.      

At 25, he’s working hard, dreaming big.

At 25, he’s asking hard questions… GOOD questions.

At 25, he’s still my little brother, and I’m so proud to be his sister.