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The Day of the Kings, also know as Epiphany (January 6th)…

…is a Christian feast day that celebrates the revelation of God the Son as a human being in Jesus Christ. On this feast, Western Christians commemorate principally the visitation of the Biblical Magi to the Baby Jesus.—Wikipedia (Jan. 7, 2011)

In celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ many children (mostly in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and Portugal) put their shoes or boxes under their beds or tree anticipation of receiving gifts such as trinkets, treats, and/or money from the Three Kings.

And maybe this year we’ll put out our shoes.

Though there are many customs associated with this day one of them we do is take down the last of the greenery and nativity scenes put up at Christmas.

Though this year has been extremely hard for us, Christmas day turned out to be pretty darn good here at the Moore household. The kids loved everything they received and there wasn’t one complaint or teeny-weeny moment of jealousy. A huge thanks goes out to our friends and church family who reached out to our family and just loved on us.

Above is a picture of the kids opening one of Noah’s presents with excitement. We were just overwhelmed by the love and joy amongst our children for each other—a wonderful blessing.

Nonetheless we were reminded of how great we are to know and be known by a gracious, loving, and justly God. The same God who sent His only Son to live amongst us to feel our pain, anguish, and sorrow but to also blanket us with his Love so that we could be saved—and one day live for eternity in peace with Him.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Well 2010 is coming to a close and Christmas is now only days way. We haven’t had much time to post anything lately (actually more like the last six months) but we thought we would get things going again by sharing our “official” Christmas Card—photos and art done by Matthew himself.

May His Light Shine Upon You, God Bless.  The Moores.