Christmas was Wonderful!!

Our Family has had a wonderful Christmas season. This year, I made a new tree skirt for my livingroom Christmas Tree. On this tree the only ornaments on it are of the Savior, Family, Community, and Winter. I also have some pearls and some burgundy bows. This tree is what the real meaning of Christmas is to me. First and foremost the celebration of the birth of Christ, our Savior. 2nd, its about time with those I love, family and about my ancestors, whose who made me possible. 3rd, about our community, our neigbors and town and friends. 4th Winter, the world is white and appears clean and crisp. I have glass icicles on my tree. I had a burgundy plaid tree skirt under my tree in the past few years, but it wasn't right. So this year I made a new treeskirt. This skirt represents the life of Christ through photos of painting from LDS Artists. Most are by Greg Olsen, one by Liz Swindle and a couple from artist I am not sure who they are. I will find out and give them credit. I believe one came from my gospel art packet. I have chosen a picture that respresnts different times in the life of Christ. The only thing that is not represented is the 2nd coming, because it hasn't happened yet. The tree skirt is trimmed with a ruffle and pearls above the ruffle. Around each picture I have framed them with ribbons. I absolutely love my new tree skirt. It fits the tree perfectly.  I love it, love it, love it!!!

Merry Christmas!!

The big day is nearly here. Tomorrow morning, well, I guess later today, we are having a family breakfast with all the Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. My parents of course and sibilings will hopefully be attending. It is the greatest time of year. A time of great relflection. I just love the Christmas Season. Everyone seems to be a bit kinder, a bit more patience than normal. Truly most people seem to have that Christ like spirit about them. It would be nice if we all had this all year round. 

I have completed my Christ Treeskirt.  I will take photos and post them later today. I also will be doing my baking and cooking for the big day.

All the presents have been purchases, made and wrapped. I only have the baking to complete. We have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas season this year. We have attended the Messiah sing along, Several High school choir concerts, and orchestra concerts, Lincoln Youth Sympohony concert as well as Hills of Homes Concert and then the Big one.. We were privileged enough to be able to attend the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas Concert with guest stars David Archeletta and Michael York. What a treat that program was to attend. It was absolutely beautiful.  Music makes the season just that much better. Tomorrow evening all my children will be home again. What a joy. Then the music will begin in the home again. One on the piano, one on the violin, one on the flute.. and the others singing. I just love it! Nothing better in the whole world.

Well, I want to wish all a Merry Christmas and hope that we will have peace and prosperityin our families  in the coming year.