Holiday Season Over?

I am so sad to see the 2006 Holiday Season come to an end. Despite my excitment and exuberance for the holiday throughout the month of December (ok and it began in November as well) I still felt like I didn't completely grasp the Christmas Spirit. I place some of the blame on my failed attempt to watch my favorite Christmas Classics, such as, It's a Wonderful Life as well as A Christmas Story (I know! How could such a thing happen?!) However, I did watch Mr. Kruegars Christmas, and a plethora of other Christmas Movies that got me in the Christmas Spirit. I was able to enjoy spending quality time with my family and creating new memories, as well as planning for future traditions. Below is our family Christmas Card Photo. I think it turned out Fabulously! My favorite part about Christmas this year was being able to feel the love of my family. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful family, and I wish we could share that with one another more.


This time of year also tends to strike a note on the "resolution" side of us all. We come up with a long list of goals to achieve before midnight of 2007. I can not say that I am excluded from some of these typical resolutions, such as, going back to the gym and actually going to the grocery store so I can eat healthy once again. I have many other goals for myself, however, instead of getting overwhelming and listing them all, instead, I simply wish that this next year I will take a few more minutes each day to be thoughtful, caring, and kind towards others. That is my favorite part of the Christmas Season, is that we are all striving to make others happy. "If everyday could be Christmas, what a wonderful world it would be. We could carry this feeling of Christmas, all through the year..." Ok, so its a cheesy BoysIIMen song, but its true. If we each thought more of others, and less of ourselves, we could make the world a better place, just by being better at being ourselves.

Tis The Season.
Ok, so we all know I am obsessed with Christmas, so sorry to expand on this concept, but this is just too funny to not post on my blog. If you want to hear the most amazing rendition of a christmas song:
http://www.thesneeze.com/mt-archives/000570.php
I just cant get enough of it, and seriously had tears in my eyes. Enjoy.
Oh, here's a picture from my first Christmas Party of the year:

Oh, and I attended the Huntington Harbor Boat Parade this weekend, however, sadly it started raining and since I forgot my umbrella, my first boat parade experience was cut short.

I LOVE CHRISTMAS!

Ok so I'm done with finals---yay!! I can be normal again! Now I have time to totally endulge in the Christmas spirit. As some of you already know, I am obsessed with Christmas (yes I have been listening to the BEST Christmas music...Celine, Mariah, Amy Grant, Frank Sinatra etc etc...for at least 6 weeks now and am in no way sick of it!) I watched the Original Miracle on 34th Street last night, next to my blazing fire (I swear its freezing in my house) and drank hot chocolate; only to be interrupted by a fabulous Christmas enrichment night with some amazing girls. Anyway, I just decorated my desk at the office and loving the garland, red bows and miniture christmas tree (literally 6" tall soooo cute!). Just thought I would spread my christmas cheer with today's Christmas quote:

"We all enjoy giving and receiving presents. But there is a differencebetween presents and gifts. The true gifts may be part ofourselves--giving of the riches of the heart andmind--and therefore more enduring and of far greater worth thanpresents bought at the store."

Remember to give of yourself this holiday season and take advantage of the time that is dedicated to our Saviour, Jesus Christ. If anyone wants to do some Christmas Shopping or look at lights, or wants a Christmas cd---let me know!

Oh, here are some pictures of my favorite Christmas Things.