These are a few of my favorite things

that I love about Christmas and the Holiday Season . . . .



Christmas Lights- tree lights, house lights, temple square lights



Cars with fresh Christmas Trees tied to the top



Treats on my porch- for the past few years we have opted not to do friend/neighbor gifts and instead contribute to Families Helping Families building homes in Mexico. But I sure do love finding treats on my porch!! mmmmm! carmel pecan clusters!!

Christmas specials/movies- how cute was Prep and Landing?

Hot chocolate with Peppermint Ice cream!



The Night Before the Night Before- a tradition that started with my dad taking my older sister and I to a late movie after shopping for my mom.



holiday baking- gingerbread , soft molasses cookies, sugar cookies

giving to those in need. Our ward and family have focused on helping some of the local Refugees. Pulling a name off the angel tree or donating food to the food bank helps put Christmas into perspective for me.

fresh snow and bright blue skies

Christmas cards in the mail. I love to ooh and awe about our friends adventures and see their kids grow up. This year it just got away from me. I really had great intentions- this is the card I would have sent had I the time (or energy) . . . next year I'll start early!




Christmas Music. I turn it on in the morning and let it play all day!


making Gingerbread Houses! We get together with the cousins to decorate houses. The kids do a great job and the adults enjoy it just as much if not more.


the nativity

Spending time with family and friends who come together to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. I am grateful for His humble birth and His example and teaching that inspire me to be a better person.

Hope that this finds you and yours warm, happy and healthy this Holiday Season! We are grateful for the love and friendship of our friends and family. You bless our lives in so many ways.

Love, Adrianne