I have to admit my favorite time of year is upon us once again. I love all the sites and sounds and smells of the holidays. Starting with Thanksgiving! I don't enjoy anything more then walking into the house smelling the sweet smells of the turkey happily cooking away. Seeing the smiling faces of family and friends as well all gather to enjoy a delectable dinner and enjoy each others company just because we can.
Then magically, the very next day kicks off the Christmas season. I love pulling out all the decorations and putting the tree up. Watching my kids excitedly hang up all the ornaments on the tree and this year see the joy the older two get from making paper snowflakes and garland to hang around the house.
The anticipation of making cookies and candies and filling the house with the smell of pine, cinnamon, and baking. Pulling out every single Christmas movie and CD I own and watching or listening to them all month long.
Watching my children's faces as we drive down the street and they see all the beautiful houses done up with brilliant lights. Listening to their excited voices chant "Look Christmas Lights!" from the back seat. Little Jaycie says it with the most enthusiasm of all. It is like she has never seen any lights before. Enjoying our yearly tradition of a nice sleigh ride through the lights at Thanksgiving Point.
All these things make me extremely grateful to have a wonderful family and to hold the Holiday spirit in my heart!
