I love Christmastime!

I am sure a lot of people could say that. I know I am not unique in that respect. Here are some of my favorite things about Christmas...

1. Christmas movies...what can I say...I am a junkie for them. My favorite of all time is "It's a Wonderful Life". I know that is somewhat predictable, but I genuinely love that movie and cry every time I watch it. My thoughtful husband even bought it for me this year ... digitally remastered but still in black & white as God intended.

2. Christmas Carols. Bring on the nostalgia. I am a fan of the traditional songs...O Holy Night, Little Town of Bethlehem, The Christmas Song...I think they remind of childhood although I can't really pinpoint why. Maybe just an overall sense of the holiday season.

3. The scent of fresh garland and fir trees. It makes me smile.

4. Baking. Now, I am not usually a big sweets baker... thankfully, because I would probably weigh about 500 lbs. Everyone knows I have a serious sweet tooth. If it is sugary, I will eat it. I am not picky. I give equal rights to all candies, cookies, cakes, pies...you name it. So, at the holidays I like to do some baking. I think baked goods make great "gesture" gifts.

5. The Lights....need I say more...

I am really looking forward to adding more "favorites" as Bishop grows up. I am already planning on traditions...some I experienced as a child and others that will be all our own. Bishop will only get one childhood and I want to make it special. Plus, I get to be a kid all over again.