I love the lead up to Christmas and the anticipation it fills us with …. even though this year it seems like we have been celebrating with too many germs and colds in our home. (Good grief, poor little Ari hasn’t been feeling well most of the month and just yesterday Keri woke up with a stomach bug.)
I especially love to see the giddy excitement and the sparkle of delight in the eyes of little ones as December 25th fast approaches.
There is something magical and sacred once the December calendar hits the 20′s. Sometimes I think I enjoy those last five days more than the actual holiday itself.
I suppose that is what it means to bask in the warmth of the Christmas season.
Now the key is just to remember to keep that spirit with me all year long.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours.
And even though I posted this video several years back, I want to share it again. It is one of the many traditions we have in our family, to watch this short clip during the month of December. The lyrics are powerful and tender, and the images themselves fill your heart with an unspeakable warmth and spirit.
Love the video. Thanks for sharing. And I agree that the days before are so fun. Which is why I’m so sad that my kids have school still today. There’s no time for all the fun and excitement before.
I love that song. I’m sorry your Christmas season has been full of germs! I hope you get your Christmas wish! Merry Christmas!
And how is it that ALL of your kids are happy on Santa’s lap?? Great picture!
We have been dealing with sickness off and on this month which is no fun! They better be better by Christmas! I’m like you and love the anticipation up to Christmas because once it comes it’s over. The kids make the holidays even more fun. Have a fabulous time with your family!
Hi L-I love that song! About all your germs, we had those Christmas seasons at our house years ago also!
Beautiful family!!!
Love and miss you. Especially the last five days before and on Christmas!
hopefully everyone will get better soon. thanks for posting that video – its beautiful
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I hope you’re all feeling decent for tomorrow. the sickies are no fun! That video is so sweet. Thanks for sharing it; it’s been awhile since I’ve seen it. Merry Christmas to your little fam.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Your photo is adorable! When did your family get so big!! hahah.
Hope you’re well and that this day is super special.
LOVE YOU!