Christmas time is here...

We put the Authentic Fake Tree up the other day but so far this is the only decoration on it! We haven't even spread out the branches, except at the top and that is where our new kitty, Josiah, likes to sleep and play. He might become a little out of sorts when we take "his" tree away after Christmas. We can't keep it up besides the fact that it's a Christmas tree, but because I have caught the branches in the sliding glass door twice now!!

I don't have a picture yet but Jim put the lights on the house...our first house....our first lights!! Well, actually that's not true. Last year Jim surprised me with lights all over outside our apartment! It was super cool! But this year, we have a house and we have lights! yeah!
I love Christmas! Don't most people? In fact, I can't think of anyone that I know personally who doesn't like Christmas. Even my religious science, buddhist and non religious relatives enjoy Christmas.

Now ME, I LOVE Christmas! It is the most wonderful time of the year!! I love it because it touches each one of my senses and has created great memories over the years. I love the sights, the sounds, the smells!! I love the lights and decorations. I love the music. I think that's why I love Disneyland at Christmas time so much. Huge trees, huge wreaths, huge ornaments, huge bells, music , parades, "snow", fireworks, the best rice krispie stars and hot chocolate!!

I love gingerbread houses and cookies, candy canes, fire in the fireplace, warm jammies, cozy blankets, Christmas movies and TV Specials ("You'll shoot your eye out")
I love Christmas Tree Lane and whatever they call the neighborhood near BHS, carolers, Jackson 5 Christmas album, potato soup, old country Christmas songs, laughter and games. I even love the band's Winter concerts, church productions, live nativities, giving gifts (and receiving gifts :) )

the anticipation.....

the magic.....

All of those things are wonderful....but being a Christian, a believer, a follower of Jesus Christ.....there is so much more.....with Jesus comes Peace, Joy and Hope! No other person can give those gifts!

So enjoy everything about the Christmas season: the sights, the sounds, the smells, the tastes and the whole experience! Remember, even though Christian marketers and such are making money off the saying that it really is true....
Jesus is the Reason for the Season!!