Christmas Adventures

I haven't been very consistent about blogging lately. So, I'm going to make a series of posts about my Christmas break (so far)!!!

Brrrr!!!! That's how I've felt about the cold, snowy weather lately!!!! But it sure is pretty!!!

Our Christmas display in our apartment

My Nativity set that Grandma & Grandpa Winters bought for me while in Mexico

Nativity & Lights

Missing

I hate missing people I love during the Christmas season!!! And even though we're only parted for a short time, it still makes me a little bit grumpy. I can't imagine what it's like to be parted for a long time... But I'm looking forward to my birthday when I'll play with one of them!!!! I really don't want my vacation to end, but I am kind of really looking forward to January 4th....

Lyssa

In costume for her high school's production of "Hello, Dolly" last week

I love my baby sister!!!!!!!! Alyssa is 7 years younger than me and 5 years younger than Brad--a surprise addition to our family. I remember putting my head on Mom's tummy waiting to feel Lyssa move around inside. When she was born, I was so excited and wanted her all to myself. Unfortunately, when they came home from the hospital, I was sick and wasn't allowed to hold Lyssa for a few devastatingly upsetting days. :) Lyssa is my favorite and only sister. In some ways I helped raise her, and I love to see her learn, grow and progress. She is a very fun loving, talented, goofy, thoughtful, happy, spiritual, intelligent girl who I am proud to call my sister. I am so grateful to have her in my life!!!

What a cutie!!! :)

Leaders

I am grateful for inspired leaders who give wise council.

Worth it

Sometimes it's worth taking a risk, even if the potential to experience incredible hurt or disappointment exists. Do I have trepidations? Yes. But the potential for good in the experience outweighs any possible negative effects. I'm taking a leap of faith, trusting that I will not fall but fly.

1st SNOW!!!!

When the weather is like this, I am grateful for hot chocolate, indoor heating, rain-boots, new coats, and soft warm blankets!!! :)

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Kim and Brownies

I'm super duper grateful for Kim and our friendship. And I'm glad for the brownie sundae we made: brownies topped with ice cream and adorned with more brownies! Made me happy!!! :)