Holiday Joy

Holiday Joy

We got a little snow last week, which is a rare treat around here these days. Well, a treat if you don’t have to drive in it.

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Last year, we didn’t get any snow, so our one snow day was a pretty big deal for my 4-year-old.

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I love the way snow quiets things. You slow down, and pay more attention to what’s going on around you…

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Like the smile on this angel’s face.

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So much joy.

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I wish you peace, love, health, and joy on Christmas, for the rest of the holiday season, and throughout the year.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

There is a local family that goes all out with their Christmas decorations every year. Santa frequently stops by to pose for DIY photos, and they even have a snow making machine installed on the side of their house. They also collect for the NW Harvest food drive every year.

Every where you look is decorated, every square foot of the lawn. Aaron and I marveled at how much was involved. Not just the electricity, but the hours of work that must have been involved. I can’t even wrap my head around the planning, organization, and storage considerations for this annual project.

Gem marveled at the whole thing, too. “Mommy, Mommy, look, look!” Over and over again. Everything was so amazing.

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It is a bit gaudy, and definitely over the top, but that’s part of the appeal. I love a little exuberance every once in a while; it can be so freeing and refreshing.

Do you have any extreme holiday houses near you?

That’s one way to light a tree

That’s one way to light a tree

I love it when people think out of the box for holiday decorations. tree with lantern

This tree full of lanterns is so festive, but also, so interesting. I could sit and look for hours. Well, if it wasn’t so cold.   lantern tree

Have any decorations captured your interest this season?           lantern

Egg Hunt

Egg Hunt

Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt was followed by thirty photos of her opening the candy.

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I could not get her to look up at me for anything. I just don’t measure up to that candy. 😉

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Oh, well, at least the flowers were willing to pose for the camera.

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Show me what you shot

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