Christmas Past

I recorded a Christmas episode of "Home Improvement" and watched it this evening. In a way it reminded me of Christmas past. Not that my house was anything like the toolman's, but sometimes shows from the past make me reminisce.

I thought about the Christmas eve's, coming home from church, building a fire and watching George C. Scott in "A Christmas Carol." Of how hard my mom tried to hide the fact that she was wrapping our gifts in her bedroom, and how my dad, my sister, and I would fall asleep by the tree while smells of Christmas lunch made the way from the kitchen to the living area.

It reminded me that Christmas creates some of the best memories. Memories of home and family. Memories that will never be replaced. It also reminds me of what Christmas is about, being together.

All of my holiday memories include family and food ( I am a huge food fan). The lights, music, and everything the holidays offer remind me of the blessings in life. I am so happy to be creating memories with my family now, and one favorite is taking pictures of everyone falling asleep by the tree on Christmas Eve.

2008

Hawaii 2009

Monterey 2010

Monterey 2010

Savannah 2011

Grove Park Inn 2011

Even though it is almost July, Merry Christmas, and hope many happy memories are made the rest of the year for all. Here's to the Christmas Spirit!