A Special Holiday

We normally start decorating for Christmas right after Thanksgiving holiday. But this year, we're a little late. We have just finished putting up the Christmas tree and hanging lights outside the house. I still have a box half-full of Christmas decors still to be hanged or placed somewhere, and a stack of Christmas cards to send out.

I used to be so excited about all the decorating, the cards and the holiday shopping. But this year has been different. I haven't even made one trip to the mall. This year is all about family and the excitement that comes with having them around once more. Christmas this year is going to be very special to us because after ten long years of being apart, we are finally spending Christmas together all over again. My sister's baby Nathan is also joining us for the first time, and we have another one coming soon.

I have so much to be thankful for! This has been a phenomenal year, and the next year comes with a lot of promise.