Sharing the Season

When I was little I was always afraid something horrible would happen (like a war, or death, or something equally as ghastly), before Christmas. I was so excited, and always afraid the BIG day wouldn't come! I have learned that Christmas comes every year, no matter what. You are always ready and the day comes and goes! I appreciate Christmas a lot more now that I am a grown up! Doesn't matter what's going on in the family the decorations and the trees and the lights come out, and the house seems all magical, especially in the night. Our Ward Choir was again beautiful, funny to be in the audience (it's more fun to participate). Christmas Eve was fun, with our friends, the Winchester's stopping by and the Bagley's almost all were there to eat Grama Bagley's chicken noodle soup and Julie's pretzel jello. I'm not a game lover myself...but love watching my kids and the Bagley's cousins play games..Christmas was great, with Abby, Mike and Jake coming over to open presents and then eating Jim's delicious omelets. Yesterday was another special day. Abby and Mike wanted to have Jim bless Jake in our ward. He only cried a little, (Jim) but gave Jake a beautiful blessing and the right name. (What if he had just pulled something out of the air and named him something different)? Well, he didn't.. We went to party at Abby's after and of course she does a great job entertaining. Soon, when I get all my equipment out of the boxes, I will show pictures. The best part of Christmas for me is seeing friends and family. I'm actually pretty calm now days and so the BIG day doesn't scare me anymore. Have a great 2008!