Merry Christmas To All

   Merry Christmas TO ALL!! 

Family Joys

Christmas is filled with special joys,
And the very best of all
Is contemplating those dear to us,
And the memories we recall.

We often think at Christmas time
Of people, affectionately,
And we realize how blessed we are
To have you in our family.

(or, "To be in your family," or, "To be part of your family.")

(Poet - Joanna Fuchs)

               Well Christmas morning 2013 was a huge success!  And quite full of happiness and joy.  My favorite part of this morning was not receiving the gifts; but giving them.  Since I am now a working woman (which you will read more about) this was the first Christmas where I paid for all of my friends, family's and co-workers gifts entirely on my own.  How REWARDING!  Definitely a whole new experience for me this year.  Since I am now driving I was able to shop for my family members completely alone without any peeking eyes looking into my shopping cart.  Since all my gifts were a secret I was SO excited to see the reactions on their faces when the chaotic unwrapping ceased.  

                Why is it that the people you know best are sometimes the people who are hardest to shop for?  Well despite the difficulties I think I gave great gifts to my family that I hope they'll enjoy!

        Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas Morning filled with Family, Love, Joy and Peace!  

                         Love always,

                             Holly