Almost here!
Christmas is only two days away!
Here are a few belated pics of our annual family trek down the block to the Christmas tree lot. It’s so handy that we can just walk the tree home, rather than have to deal with tying it to the car.
Our family celebration traditionally starts tomorrow, on Christmas Eve, at my parents’ house, with an early dinner of soup, sandwiches, and loads of tasty snacks. We’ll gather, feast, lounge, play board games, and open extended family gifts. Then we’ll depart for church for the candlelight service. After that, it’s off to bed for one little elf! I am so excited for Santa to visit this year. Lily is all revved up and well aware of how it all works, and I just can’t wait to see her shining, expectant little face on Christmas morning.
We visited Santa when he was in town, and Lily was so different from last year. Although she approached with caution, she also had a determination about her, that she would not let her apprehension keep her from her task. I asked her if she still wanted to talk to Santa, and she mutely nodded and moved toward him. We seated her on his lap and, when he asked the golden question, she quietly replied, “pink and purple presents.” She was so quiet, in fact, that I don’t think Santa heard her, as he went on to make several suggestions. But she has remained steadfast in her desire for pink and purple presents this whole holiday season. When pressed for what she’d like to be IN the presents, she tells us Star Wars toys. Go figure. (Daddy is so proud.)
The newspaper today is forecasting a near 100% chance of a white Christmas! It’s actually kind of a rarity around here, so we’re very excited to have the stage set for a beautiful, peaceful, Christmas day. A couple of weeks ago, we had a few inches, and I ran outside to take a few pictures of our cozy little cottage.
And so tonight, we finally take a break from the Christmas and baby preparations, and we’re enjoying a quiet evening at home as a family, watching Star Wars and sipping hot chocolate by the fire. A merry Christmas is on its way!