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2009 Virtual Advent Tour

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I am so excited to participate in this year’s Advent tour hosted by Kalina and Marg. I have enjoyed many of your post and the Christmas spirit that has rang through. If I did not get an opportunity to leave a comment just know that I appreciate all of the wonderful post. The first thing you may notice is this is not a book blog. I love reading and I stock your blogs all the time for suggestions. One of these days, I may even become organized enough to link back to your post especially after I read one of your suggestions and love the book.

This Christmas season has been especially busy for me. I guess that is the consequence of having four growing children. Christmas concerts, seasonal activities, and preparing for the big day have left me a little bit crazy. However, even with all the hustle and bustle we have been able to enjoy a few of our favorite traditions.

At the beginning of every Christmas season, we put up the Christmas tree. Yes, we have an artificial tree but as I point out to my kids the box says, “Christmas tree,” meaning it is not a fake Christmas tree. They just smirk at me. Go figure!

Each year I search the stores for a new and perfect ornament for each family member. A little reminder from a moment from the past year. My favorite part is looking for the ornament and remembering all the good moments through the year. We all can use those reminders. This year I started a new tradition and the children have to tell me why they have the ornaments they have before they put them on the tree. It was a lot of fun to travel down memory lane.

Okay, sometimes they can be a bit sarcastic and make me a bit crazy but I can tell that it is a tradition that means a lot to them. Or at least that is my story and I am stickn to it.

The same night we put up the tree the kids get new Christmas pj’s. If you read this blog, you know that I have no patience and I cannot wait until Christmas for them to wear their Christmas pj’s. I want them to wear them all month and enjoy them. Also, I want to get a picture of them in their cute pj’s in front of the tree.


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What can I say it is all about the picture. Aren't they the cutest group of monsters you have ever seen?

As I type this post, I am sitting in front of the tree and every time I look up, I just smile and think of all the Christmas past and the joy of having a family to share memories and share this special time of year.

Merry Christmas Everyone!
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sprite said…
What great traditions! I love ornaments that mean something. And the kids look great in their festive pj's.
December 19, 2009 at 6:20 PM
Julia Smith said…
Really great Christmas PJ's shot! And three birthdays the week of Christmas would wear most people out - glad to hear you've still got the energy for all the regular Christmas stuff.
December 19, 2009 at 9:04 PM
kaye said…
My Christmas tree comes in a box too. I love that you get a new Christmas ornament for each child each year. You should take a picture of them holding it, a close-up of the ornament and then write why you selected that ornament. Down the road you'll forget and it would be nice to remember. It's a lovely tradition. I also like the idea you buy them pajama's to enjoy--before Christma. How original. Have a Merry Christmas.
December 21, 2009 at 8:11 AM
Aarti said…
That's a really nice thing to do with the ornaments :) Happy holidays!
December 21, 2009 at 4:52 PM
cj said…
What a good looking bunch and I love the idea of keeping them connected to the memories like that!

Have a very merry Christmas!

cjh
December 23, 2009 at 3:32 AM
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