One Brave little boy

Today we started immunizations. I know...we are starting late, but I have been hesitant. I grew up with a mom that rarely gave us antibiotics, had her own home remedies, and has a firm stance against immunizations. So you can imagine my agony and hesitation over this. But after prayer, and questions, and some research we decided to just do a few that our pediatrician suggested. So after putting it off we took him in today and he got his first shot. He cried a little bit but over all, he was a very brave boy. He was a again brave as we went to the chiropractor and then a charmer as we went shopping. Now he is sleeping, and mommy is stealing a few quite moments as I watch Sense and Sensibility. Have you seen it? If not then you must. It is a gloomy day outside but our hearts are all warm. I hope you are having a fabulous December 30th too.

Silver Bells

Christmas is almost upon us. The stores are packed with shoppers getting that last minute treasure for their loved one. Families are traveling to spend the holidays with each other, and kitchens are being filled with the smell of delicious traditional dishes that every family cannot live without. Christmas time is probably my favorite time of year. I love it that everyone celebrates in some way. Stores and houses decorate, and everyone says "Merry Christmas". Even though some might celebrate for the wrong reasons, the joyfulness, and excitement that comes from this season, we all share.

This year I was able to decorate my house for Christmas for the first time. I had so much fun turning it into a place where you could see and smell Christmas everyday. This year, I purposed to do something Christmasy every night, from parties, to company, to watching a Christmas movie. Of course I have a list of the Christmas movies I grew up watching, and then we added to it as well. Joel and I have had so much fun developing our own traditions, taking from our childhood traditions, and making this season a joyous one. I hope that all of you have a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!!