Is it just me, or do many of you feel like life has been a whirlwind lately with extra pots of coffee being consumed, not just cups?! The Anderson revolving door is starting to wear out it's hinges, if you know what I mean, and Christmas break will be welcomed with wide open arms. :) Despite the self-overloaded schedule, we've kept up with traditions (except for the severe lack of baking. yikes! I'll get right on that...), we've made new memories, and our hearts continue to be overflowing with gratefulness to our Heavenly Father who is never lacking in providing just what we need, at just the perfect time. He is faithful!!
A little Thanksgiving weekend recap...
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| Mmmmmm.....Andy's handiwork is all over this countertop! :) |
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| traditional homemade cinnamon rolls while watching the Thanksgiving Day parade! |
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| Happy Thanksgiving 2014! |
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| can't have Thanksgiving without a little backyard football! |
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| uncle Andy and Joey! |
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| snuggles with my Aven :) |
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| It didn't last long, but it was white....and it was beautiful!!! |
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| snow angel!!! |
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| watching the snow fall |
The Christmas bins made their way from the shed to the house and the unpacking of décor began. As I placed glistening items around the house, unwrapped sentimental findings, hung the wall hangings on their appropriate nails, there were moments when my mind wandered homeward. I wonder what my mom now puts on the top of her brown buffet ledge. Do the white lights that wind around the top of the kitchen cabinets seem a bit brighter this time of year? Do bubble lights still adorn the tree? I know there's a bubble night light in the bathroom. I've seen that one. :) I imagine what decorations might be atop the piano in-between all those family photo frames. I picture the living room a bit more cozy with the tree lights lit, warmer blankets on the backs of the sofas, and precious ornaments catching the eye at just the right moment. I don't write all of this to write a 'sob story', or for pity, or for any reason other than it's thoughts put to words. And I'm sure someone out there can relate. Ten years is a long time to not be "home for Christmas."
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| Polar Express movie-night-after-Thanksgiving tradition! |
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| stockings are hung! |
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| Andy's art show & sale display!! T.A.L.E.N.T.E.D to the max! :) |
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| the boys with their obscenely talented daddy! (SO PROUD!!) |
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| Parade of lights! The boys rode on the church float this year! |
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| And we got to enjoy a little parade date :) |
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| my boys working on the lights! |
Christmasing will finally fully commence this weekend as we put up & decorate the tree, get those first batches of cookies made, continue with the Christmas classics on the big screen, and indulge in rounds of homemade hot cocoa and probably wrapping gifts somewhere along the way. Even with that familiar ache that comes around this time of year, I watch the excitement that lies behind 3 little pairs of eyes and I'm reminded that this is 'home' for these boys and with each passing holiday, each tradition grows a little deeper and means a little bit more. Now...onto those traditional Christmas cookies!! :)
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