Another Christmas has come and gone...this one went way too fast. It was crazy..no snow, no money, and the flu. Despite a few drawbacks it was wonderful. I usually get several new Christmas CDs, this year I only got one...David Archuleta. I thought it was weird when I got it and didn't expect much, but it was so great...I loved it. I've almost worn it out. I love Christmas music and listen to it almost year round.
I watched alot of Christmas movies and decided ELF wasn't so bad, and I can even stand Will Farrell after watching it too many times to admit. My favorite Christmas movie is "A Christmas Carol" made in 1938. It has Regional Owen as Scrooge and no one comes close to him playing Scrooge. I also love "The Santa Clause" with Tim Allen. The North Pole in this movie is magical and I just want to go live there!
We had a wonderful family party out in Herriman and reminded how blessed I am to have my siblings. I love them all so much. I love driving around SLC and seeing the Christmas lights. My favorite is Christmas Street. I've been going there since I was probably 6 months old. It always puts a lump in my throat to drive down that street. I remember back to my childhood and also taking my own kids there when they were small. The same sign has hung over the street for at least 56 years! I just love it.
I baked alot and ate alot of my baking. I made several batches of divinity and ate most of it myself...that is until I got sick...The Tuesday after Christmas I got a bad case of the flu...it didn't go away for almost a week, and every one else got sick too. It was awful...It took days to feel ok. If fact today if the first day I've really felt good since Christmas.
2012 is here and with it many hopes and many fears. The older I get the less I take for granted and the more I'm grateful for. I hope I put my time and efforts toward things that really matter this year. I hope I love more and judge less. And spend more time with people I love. Oh and I hope I get to travel!!
Happy New Years!
xoxo
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| Erickson Grandkids at Temple Square |
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| Madison Christmas Morning |
Ornaments
Little Ada
Christmas Eve by the tree in Christmas pj's
Max and jane...so cold I couldn't feel my toes.
Madison...love the green lights!
Red Tree at Temple Square
Reflection pond at Temple Square..The true meaning of Christmas
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| Fireplace |
The Temple...so Beautiful
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