{CHRISTMAS 2016}.... I have always LOVED Christmas, from the time I was a little girl and the love for it has not dimmed over the years. The music, the decorations, the excitement in the air makes giddy like a small child. This year I really wanted to teach my children that Christmas is more than just christmas lists and presents under the tree. It is so much more even though I find myself getting caught up in the shopping and the hustle and the bustle. My grandma passed away this last year and I found myself thinking about her often during the holidays this year. She loved the holidays and I remember as a small child she would bring out her small brown sacks filled with her yummy sugar cookies and an orange. Looking back it is uncanny in my mind that this is what I remember, not huge expensive gifts but something so simple. I loved her.
Christmas was great for me this year. Jaden (my oldest boy) has moved away to college and he was able to come home for 3 weeks during Christmas break, he's a great kid. The little man brings a light to my life I can't really explain. He makes my heart so happy and full and was certainly excited when he came down the steps to see if Santa had left him what he wanted. He was shocked that his list had been completed and his happiness showed throughout the day. I am so grateful for everything I have been given in my life. I LOVE my family. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and to all a good night. Love, Alisha.