Ever since I can remember, my brother and I receive a new ornament from our parents each year for Christmas.
Our family tradition has endured, which has also expanded to include our spouses, and now I have quite a collection. Fittingly, the newest additions are a miniature El Camino for my husband and gingerbread baking scene for me. My mom hit the ornament jackpot.
Although the holidays are sometimes stressful and I miss my family, it’s heart warming to be able to look at our little tree proudly commemorating various moments and milestones. Even if our newlywed ornament still displays the stock photo.
This Christmas morning I made pancakes and sipped on a cappuccino (God bless the mukka) while we opened up packages from our stockings. In these small moments I am very thankful for our many blessings and the gift this seasons brings.
However you celebrate and whomever you’re with, may you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!



LOVE you my sweet daughter:)
Posted by Momma.... | December 26, 2011, 5:48 pm