Scott's Mom and Aunt in the morning.
Coffee cake and pastries
A simple, homemade soup before 5:00 Mass
I remember driving to 5:00 Mass on Christmas Eve when she was just home from China. A little baby in the car seat. I'll never forget the overflowing, abundant feeling of blessing.
Our church is the oldest Catholic Church in Connecticut
She sang on the alter
A special package arrived (more on an upcoming post)
Cookies were left for Santa
After our girls were tucked in bed I set the kitchen table for Christmas morning breakfast.
It's such a magical night. Candle light, fire crackling, Dean singing. A magical night.
And we went to bed feeling so excited about our very favorite morning just a few hours away. And so so blessed for this life we live.
And do you want to know what we knew that night? Oh it still gives this winter girl, this Christmas loving girl goosebumps! The promise of snow on Christmas morning. Yes, they said we would have 4-6 inches on Christmas morning. A white Christmas? Dreams do come true.
Tara,
ReplyDeleteI have been waiting for this.
You know that, right?
And you, my friend, did not disappoint.
I feel your happiness, excitement, and complete joy coming right through your beautiful photos and words.
And I need to tell you, Anna is the most beautiful young lady.
And your baby?
I looked at her and you know who I saw? Her Mommy. : )
I love your posts so much but your Christmas posts are always my favorite. So magical!!!
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