Years ago, I had a boss who said his favorite Christmas lights were those of the tail lights of his children's cars as they left his home after Christmas.
I have to say that those are not my favorite Christmas lights. My favorite Christmas lights are as follows:
1) The shiny twinkle in the eyes of our children and grandchildren as they bound through the door with voices all raised saying, "Nani...Saba!" Then, there are the wonderful and healing hugs, kisses and giggles that immediately follow their greeting. Amazing!!!
2) The candlelights in our church at the Christmas Eve service.
3) The lights on our Christmas tree at home.
Although the Christmas tree has changed over the years, the ornaments have pretty much stayed the same. From the original "Leon" (please see Catherine and Craig's blogs for explanation) to the picture of Peyton (childhood friend of our family who died when he and Chris were 12 years old) to childhood ornaments handmade by our now grown children to ornaments given to us over the years by friends, the tree lights sparkle and beckon you to come and see.
This year, Steve and I put something on the tree that had not been an "official" tree ornament. It was Craig's pink panther tapered candle decoration. Craig received it from Mama Gal many years ago when he was in grade school (It was his Pink Panther phase). As Steve and I decorated the tree we came across the candle taper holder and wondered who would notice the Pink Panther. Did you, Craig, or did you Catherine? Steve and I decided that we would make it a new tradition for years to come...who will be the first to find the Pink Panther?
The house is quiet...all the children and grandchildren are homeward bound. What shined brighter than the tail lights of their cars??? It was the smiles and twinkles in the eyes of each one as they waved, giggled and blew kisses. Now that is amazing!!!
I have to say that those are not my favorite Christmas lights. My favorite Christmas lights are as follows:
1) The shiny twinkle in the eyes of our children and grandchildren as they bound through the door with voices all raised saying, "Nani...Saba!" Then, there are the wonderful and healing hugs, kisses and giggles that immediately follow their greeting. Amazing!!!
2) The candlelights in our church at the Christmas Eve service.
3) The lights on our Christmas tree at home.
Although the Christmas tree has changed over the years, the ornaments have pretty much stayed the same. From the original "Leon" (please see Catherine and Craig's blogs for explanation) to the picture of Peyton (childhood friend of our family who died when he and Chris were 12 years old) to childhood ornaments handmade by our now grown children to ornaments given to us over the years by friends, the tree lights sparkle and beckon you to come and see.
This year, Steve and I put something on the tree that had not been an "official" tree ornament. It was Craig's pink panther tapered candle decoration. Craig received it from Mama Gal many years ago when he was in grade school (It was his Pink Panther phase). As Steve and I decorated the tree we came across the candle taper holder and wondered who would notice the Pink Panther. Did you, Craig, or did you Catherine? Steve and I decided that we would make it a new tradition for years to come...who will be the first to find the Pink Panther?
The house is quiet...all the children and grandchildren are homeward bound. What shined brighter than the tail lights of their cars??? It was the smiles and twinkles in the eyes of each one as they waved, giggled and blew kisses. Now that is amazing!!!
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Love your blog, mom.
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