The Christmas Spirit

So my idea of "capturing the season" didn't really pan out - We've been too busy

• dancing
• singing
• driving
• shoveling
• wrapping
• sewing
• creating
• sneaking
• scheduling
• baking
• snuggling
• drinking cocoa
• looking at lights

The kids have been busy making homemade gifts and I've loved it  - it's given them a differnt focus this year.
 Have a wonderful Christmas!

The Christmas Spirit

Gleaming

The primary children were the inspiration behind today's post.  Isn't Gleaming a great word?

carol of the bells

christmas trees

Nothing quite like those first nights after the tree is up.

unplanned moments

bright

As I have been slowing putting up my Christmas decorations - little by little (and being okay with it) instead of making a huge mess and staying up too late or too early to get it done, I've been thinking about the meaning behind them - specifically the lights. Light remind me of hope. They're bright, cheery, and just make everything look a little more festive. The first night I get my tree up I have this urge to just make a cup of hot chocolate, grab a blanket, and stay there all night. It just make you feel good.