Christmas with the Tinneys

Christmas with the Tinneys was interesting, as usual! The kids were great and we all had a wonderful time together but I think we have reached an interesting intersection with our Christmas celebrations together.

Chris and I decided that we would do Christmas Eve as usual with the Tinneys but drive back to B'ham after the Come and See service at FBC. We want our children to know that we value our alone time as a little family unit. Chris and I loved being with our children in our own home for Santa and play time.
Our typical meal for the Tinney Christmas Eve is steak, baked potatoes, salad, bread and a wide variety of desserts. I don't think I needed to eat for a week! Thanks Dad and Mom for the great meal- it was yummy!

For a special time together, Mom and Dad organized the taking of food baskets to less fortunate families around Roanoke. We made the baskets with ham, apples, oranges, can goods and candy canes for the families to enjoy and assist them in their Christmas meal preparation. Ava and Grayson really "got it" as they asked many questions and wanted to know all about the families in need.

Another side note to our Christmas Eve together is that during the Come and See service at FBC, Grayson was asking alot of questions about the communion which was being offered that night. We all explained that you are eligible for communion when you ask Jesus in your heart and believe in him 100%. He told Mom & Dad's pastor at the end of the service that he had asked Jesus into his heart and wanted to be baptized. We were all very touched, to say the least! He is a precious boy and I know will do great things for the Kingdom of God.