December 1st, 24 days left before Christmas!

I can't hardly believe Christmas is soon approaching. We just got back from a weekend at the mountains and there was a little snow at Steven's Pass on the way but that was it. I love snow and I love the winter time. We have already decorated our tree and Jon is putting out the lights today. Bailey said while decorating the tree, "I love you tree!" This is what the holiday season is all about. I actually got choked up about it. She really reminds me to enjoy the simple things in life and take in each moment. We have also made a gingerbread house together. She loves the candy so I had to put it up where she could not get to it, due to candy missing!!! Bailey will be making some presents this year for the grandparents. I want to give in other ways this year and teach her what Christmas is all about. Christmas is not about the presents, the snow, Santa Claus. It is about our Savior being born on Christmas day and how special this day is. We read the Christmas story every Christmas since Bailey has been born. It is called, "Room for a Little One." The book is sitting up by our nativity scene. Bailey has her own nativity scene in her room this year, because she was wanting to play with the breakable one her grandma and papa gave to us our first Christmas in Phoenix. At church, Bailey will be debuting at her first performance of Jingle Bells and Away in the Manger on December 14th. She has Jingle Bells down, but is still working on Away in the Manger. I am so excited for her. We will be taking lots of pics and video.

Enjoy your holiday season and find time to enjoy the simple things of life and not get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Holiday cheer to everyone!!!