JOY to my world.

I have looked and looked for just the right nativity. 

(I'm a tad picky, drives everyone including myself bonkers)

I wanted a pretty one. 

But also unique. Classy. Elegant. Warm. Inspiring. 

(I ask a lot of my nativities apparently.)

Then in the end I bought this one.

And it's perfect. 

Look at Mary just inviting my children to come, touch, learn, feel.

(Joseph looks kinda more like a shepherd, which there are none, 

I almost added the farmer from our little people barn, but it didn't quite fit.)

Darling little wise man, waving "Hi" to baby Jesus.

And their even more darling camel!

I just love watching my kids play with this, by the light of the little glowing star and "Silent Night" playing softly 

(might even keep the batteries changed in this one!)

 I love McKye's "big brother" face here.

That sheep is exciting I tell ya.

Just love that little Baby Jesus 

is a bit more at the center of things... 

...where He belongs.