Happy Christmas

Christmas has always had a very special place in my heart. I'm sure I'm not the only one. I love the Christmas season. Most everyone is happy and Christmas music is playing everywhere. I love it. Also, there seems to be a lot of love this time of year too.

For some reason, this year seemed especially memorable. It could just be because I'm getting older or it could just be because I really want to cherish these precious moments with my family.

This morning, my family and I woke up early and we opened our stockings to see the gifts that Santa brought us. After that, we quickly got ready to go to listen to a great Christmas program and to be reminded and refocused on our Savior Jesus Christ. It was very touching for me this year. After church, I honestly didn't feel the need to open our gifts under the Christmas tree. I felt that it really isn't important. With my whole family I knew that we still had to open the presents because of the little ones waiting impatiently.

I will have to admit that I got some awesome gifts. Some may call them nerdy, but I think that they are awesome. Santa gave me a Harry Potter Trunk/Chest and inside is the complete

set of the Harry Potter series. I was practically leaping for joy. I say practically only figuratively because if I really was leaping for joy, I probably would have knocked down the Christmas tree.

Another awesome thing: Severus Snape's wand (be jealous)!! and a Writer's Quill. I'm going to have to learn some calligraphy. So cool!

Besides all of the presents, this has been an incredible Christmas day. My family and I spent our Christmas dinner at my grandparents. It was such a great time to spend together with all of the family. I am so grateful for the close relationships that we have with one another. It makes this Christmas season a wonderful and memorable day.

Merry Christmas! XOXO