I look forward to having a family picture taken each Christmas. This one was taken on Christmas Eve at our family gathering at my parents' house. Last Christmas we had no idea that we would be blessed with another little person in the picture this year! This year we didn't try very hard to get Elnathan to smile, we were just content to smile ourselves! We love this picture.
Plough deep in me great Lord, heavenly husbandman, that my being may be a tilled field, the roots of grace spreading far and wide, until thou alone art seen in me, thy beauty golden like summer harvest, thy fruitfulness and autumn plenty.
From "The Valley of Vision: A collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions".
Sherrin, such a wonderful family photo. You are very blessed. I also loved the picture of Mercy in her butterfly dress...just adorable!