We were lucky enough to have Paul from Stonemeadow Photography visit us this year and take this gorgeous picture of our family. And as I was considering what to do for our Christmas letter this year, this photo popped its head up and said, "Hey! I'm here!"

So Happy Christmas from our family to yours. Thanks for reading here, if you're a regular. Thanks for stopping by, if you've just popped in. Either way, I appreciate all your support. (I also appreciate meeting you at random places like, say, our Carols by Candlelight, held out on what is practically our front garden. Yes, that's you, lady with the little kiddies on a family holiday who's name I've ALREADY forgotten... SO many apologies. But it was great to chat to you, and I hope you enjoyed the evening.)

With good wishes and prayers and blessings for a wonderful (or at least tolerable) 2014. At the very least, may we all learn to hold our tongues more, open our ears more and give and receive grace! (And mostly, here, I'm talking about myself, but, you know, feel free to accept or not, as necessary.)

Happy Christmas, friends.