Hark! The herald angels
sing, glory to the new born king! Christmas is my favorite
times of year. I get to spend extra time with friends and family, my home feels
a little cozier with all of the decorations, and the holiday music that can be
heard throughout my house brings me an everlasting joy.
I am blessed to be
married to a man who enjoys all things Christmas just as much as I do. When I
pulled out the lights on Thanksgiving Day, he went right to work putting them
up on the outside of our house. Even after having to go to Home Depot twice
during our lighting ceremony, he never complained and appeared to be jollier
than old Saint Nick.
Of course, this year’s
Christmas will be even brighter and memorable with Alexa. At six months, she is filled with
wonderment. She seems mesmerized by the lights and loves to touch the live
Christmas tree. Her favorite thing is ripping and eating paper which will
certainly make opening gifts so much fun.
Besides all the Christmas
glitter and sparkles, Alexa is very interested in eating. She welcomes anything
that she can put in her mouth. At 18 pounds and 27 inches long, she definitely
has a healthy appetite. Her favorite foods would have to be carrots and
bananas. I’m expanding her pallet by introducing her to some mashed
cauliflower, lentil beans and pasta. I also intend to give
Alexa a little bit of the Prime Rib broth we’re having on Christmas day which
is a tradition in Rich’s family.
Speaking of traditions, we want to start some
of our own Christmas traditions that we can share with our daughter. While living
in San Diego, Rich and I would visit the Hotel Del Coronado at Christmas time. We
would go ice skating on the rink that was right on the beach all while enjoying
the beautiful lights and the smells of pine and cinnamon. We would also drive
around the neighborhoods and look at all the fascinating Christmas lights displays. I have my own
tradition of watching the Sound of Music
and It’s a Wonderful Life which I
have done for the last umpteen years.
I know
many of you have established some great traditions and I would love to know what
favorite Christmas traditions you share with your family?
As our family celebrates the birth of our savior, we hope
however you celebrate; you have all the timeless treasures of Christmas... the
warmth of home, the love of family and endless blessings in the New Year.
Merry
Christmas!
