The Christmas season, however, is still very much alive and well. There's no way the tree is coming down yet or the bright, twinkling white outdoor lights will be dimmed. No siree. There are still several days left until New Year's celebrations begin.
But, I promise, after this week there will be no more photos of the decorations, the tree, or anything else Christmas. All will be neatly taken down, packed away, and stored in the attic until next year. This, I promise you, so bear with me just a few more days.
A niece made chocolate bark and truffles from Belgium chocolate and I had to quickly give those to my "forever love" because they were soooooo fabulously delicious. Definitely, I'd want to eat every single one so they have now disappeared.
I've loved seeing the smiles from children constructing gingerbread houses. It has been such a joy to hear my nieces' little girls singing Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer while decked out in their holiday dresses, including fancy red shoes!
Christmas night the fire crackled in the fireplace, the lights of the tree continued to mesmerize me, and my heart filled to the very brim with love for the message of this magnificent Christmas season. The Christ child was born and brought hope to mankind forever more.
Like the golden angel on the mantle, I'd do anything to blast a trumpet to the heavens to show the gratitude for being alive that fills every bit of my heart.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST PART OF THE HOLIDAYS FOR YOU?
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