Post orginally written December 26, 2011:
I still had lots of things in mind that I was grateful for. I even had my final post started…..then the holidays came. :)
Christmas time: The most wonderful time of the year. I love the memories of holidays past, from childhood memories, to Chris and I and our first few Christmases, and all of Max’s 8 Christmases. I love the sights of decorations everywhere, the smells, including real trees, peppermint and baking.
I have so many wonderful memories here. As child, teenager/young adult, taking Katelyn as her nanny, bringing Chris, bringing Max, with my parents as all adults. Disney is simply magic to me. I’m so excited to go in a couple of weeks!!
My step-dad’s parents made this a regular vacation spot, and 4 years ago, it became a regular spot for us. We’ve been 3 times, stay on the beach for at least a week, and walk into town daily. It’s a marvelous vacation spot.
Amazing friends, both old and new:
Reminds me of my girl scout song from when I was a kid:
“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.”
Thank goodness I grew up with a love of it, and now have a family who loves it to. Some of my very best memories, are in the wilderness of some sort- camping.
Since Costo was on my list, Target needs to be as well. Max asked me the other day what I liked better- Target or Costco? I did have to answer Costco, seeing as I do more shopping there. Target comes in second for sure though. :)
My pets- Lucy the cat, and Buddy the dog:
Sometimes, it’s love-hate, but ultimately, I love them to bits.
Just the man for me. Sure, we have our disagreements and daily life sometimes gets in the way of romance, but we are one old married couple (in a good way) that depends on one another and trusts each other fully. Plus, he hangs up Christmas lights in our room and puts them on a timer- because he knows I love it.
How did I get so lucky to have such a great kid?! He is incredibly smart, adorable, so kind and loving. It is no easy feat being a parent, as any parent already knows, but he is my everything.
I have a wonderful, down to earth, family, which includes great inlaws and step family. I am lucky.