December is, by far, my most favorite month.
I love watching the neighborhood transform into a winter wonderland--well, as close as you can get to that being in southern California. The inflatable snowmen, Santa and his reindeer, and even the "Lighted" deer grazing on lawns are a sight to see! I also enjoy seeing the lights go on at dusk and twinkle throughout the night.
I am the Christmas decorator at home--I get the honor of taking out all of the decorations and staging our home for the holidays. In exchange, my mom does the part I do not enjoy, which is putting away any household decor that is not for Christmas. I cannot wait until Savannah and Gaby are old enough to help me decorate the Christmas tree! The tree is what I like to save for last. Once all the other decorations are up, and the tree is all done up, I turn off all the lights in the house and turn on the tree lights. And there I sit, basking in its glow.
The food and festivities is another favorite. It does start with Thanksgiving, but continues until New Year's Eve. Over the past couple of years, Robert and I have become host and hostess, and chefs for the Eves of Christmas and New Year's. We are a great team in the kitchen, and have stretched in our knowledge and skills in cooking. I have also gotten my baking skills back, and am no longer burning my holiday treats.
Of course, part of my love for December is because it is my birthday month. This year, I turn 32, but we can safely put me in the 18-25 years old range! Since my birthday falls right in between celebrating Christmas and New Years, there is a tendency to tone it down. Plus, with all the feasting and having most of our family and friends out of town, we usually do not have a birthday bash for me. Besides, the only thing I really want, year after year, is a mocha cake from Goldilocks, or a really yummy ice cream cake.
Most of all, I love this time of the year for the time we spend with family and friends. Sometimes, making it to all the holiday events and celebrations can be a challenge, but I enjoy seeing faces of all those I love, and having that time to spend with them and catch up on our "GO...GO!" lives.
As for presents...I have always enjoyed making things from the heart, or finding that perfect match, and giving them to others who will enjoy them!
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Hey Lyra I just realized that you had left a post on my blog. I hope you guys are doing well. I'm glad you got to see pics of the kids, they certainly are growing up fast. Our next is due in just about four weeks, although I go a couple weeks early consistently, so I could have a new year's baby. It was good to hear from you, I do have a email to pass on to you if you have time to email, it is eandgmom@gmail.com. It was good to hear from you. God Bless, and have a wonderful day!
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