Merry Moments

Just a few of my favorites from the day! Next up I'll post some information about the menu :)

Merry Christmas!

From home to home, and heart to heart, from one place to another. The warmth and joy of Christmas, brings us closer to each other.

'Twas the Night before Christmas

We made it!
Christmas Eve mass- CHECK!
Gifts wrapped- CHECK!
Children snug in their beds sleeping soundly- CHECK!
Glass of wine for Mrs. Claus- CHECK!

I can't wait to see their little faces tomorrow morning!

Christmas Eve at AFD

Jon's on shift so we stopped by for a visit after mass. I just love this picutre!

Wrap! Cook! Shop! Eat! Decorate! Rush! Rush! Rush!

So I know the Christmas is about the birth of Jesus and family, but between the wraping, buying, eating, cooking, decorating and everything else involved in making the day as perfect as a Norman Rockwell painting I seem to lose site of that. I mostly feel a rush of anxiety. Why do I focus so much on perfection? My kids are 1 and 4 and most days I know they would never notice if something was out of place on Christmas morning. Is it mom guilt? Is it trying to live up to the unrealistic expections of perfection I see on TV and in magazines? Next year my goals is to be wrapped and done by December 1. I know it's lofty, but maybe if I achieve it I will actually get to enjoy the true meaning of the season.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

Well she's up and she's beautiful! Jon, Jack and I had a nice time decorating the tree. I have such found memories of decorating the tree when I was little. I hope Jack and Ella grow to love it and pass it along to their own children someday. I am looking forward to sipping a glass or two of wine while chatting with the fireman or any other guest this season in the lovely glow of this tree.