the most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas 2011 is under our belt, along with a couple extra pounds of yummy treats. Compared to our whirlwind couple of months, the Welte's had a rather low key Holiday. I struggled this year with trying to teach Jonah the true meaning of Christmas...I know he is a bit young for that, so maybe I was trying to refresh my memory. It is hard not to get romanced by the ribbons and bows. Christmas as the Grinch finely put it, "means a little bit more".

I think the true meaning of Christmas is hope and of course, love. Although we all have struggles in our lives, we can praise the Lord for our blessings. Count them, they will always outweigh the heartbreak.

I hope you all had a very merry one this year, and may God Bless you beyond your wildest imaginations in 2012.

Here are some snapshots of our San Diego Christmas.....it truely was the most wonderful time of the year.

There were kids jingle belling.  (Jonah awaiting the Holiday Lights Show in Del Mar)

And everyone telling you "Be of good Cheer" (We needed some good cheer waiting in those long lines!)

It's the most wonderful time of the year (Especially in San Diego where Christmas Day was a lovely 70 Degrees)

It's the hap-happiest season of all! (Jonah celebrating Jesus' Birthday with a cupcake on Christmas Eve).

Yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year.

Jonah was spoiled by us, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles and friends.  He was so spoiled in fact that I decided next year to follow a new guideline for Christmas.  (Something to wear, Something to read, Something you want and Something you need).  After all, the focus needs to be off the presents and on the big man upstairs (not the North Pole)....he is after all the reason for the season.

Merry Christmas from Brody, Jessie, Jonah, Charlie and Dakine.