Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Holiday favorites

Decoration: the Tree! I love its symbolism and cozy, magical feel.

Playlist: Amy Grant's "Home for Christmas" will probably always top the list as favorite Christmas album. 

Storybook: I just re-read "Christmas Day in the Morning" last night, and couldn't help but tear up at the end. Such a tender story.

Movie: The Santa Clause! No competition. I love that one through & through.. just ask Nick or members of my fam -- I quote it all year!

Treat: My Mama's famous Holly wreaths! Mmm!

Sound: I just love those jingle bells :)

Tradition I Continue to Do: Putting cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve :) Num num num.

Newest Tradition: Reading "The Night Before Christmas" on Christmas Eve... so magical!

Hymn: Silent Night might win for that one... we used to always gather at my Grandparents' house and sing hymns, ending with that one. I always loved the beautiful harmony everyone created {even though most of us females sang the alto part ;) Gotta love our low voices..} and my Grandpa had such a deep, rich voice... such a great memory :)

Outing: Going to a Christmas Tree lot & enjoying the beautiful smell and festive-feeling... then buying some mistletoe on our way out :) *smooch*

Looking Forward To: Spending time with the fam over the holiday weekend!

And of course, we wouldn't have Christmas without Christ. I love remembering the perfect example He set for us, and the incomprehensible blessings He made possible for me - and each of us - to obtain. Wow. I'm eternally humbled & grateful for my Savior. I love that selflessness is magnified this time of year, and how everyone's more willing to give. What a great way to emulate & pay tribute to Christ!

2 comments:

kell said...

So many new posts I have not been caught up on!!! I just love them all and find myself going "me too!!" "Oh, I love her." "That's so cute!" "I want to do that.." "My family does that too!" "Ha-those two..."
And I can't even type them all out. But I looove your blog. And miss you guys a lot! Let's get together soon!
P.S. It isn't Christmas without Amy Grant!!!

Steph H said...

I love our family of altos :) We didn't sing this year... bummer.

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