Traditions

Preparing for Christmas has been so much fun this year. Because I am not working I have had much less stress in planning ahead for the celebration. Randy and I sat down in November and talked about what events we wanted to attend, and what traditions we wanted to continue or start this year.

One aspect of the holidays that we couldn't overlook is that we have a new addition to our family. Taking all the things we do and adding one person has been fun. I have little picture ornaments of Randy, me and Danny as babies (which Randy's mom started several years ago... before Danny), so I got one together for Annelise. My mom made another matching stocking for Annelise. My stocking was made for me when I was a baby, then Randy was added when we got married, then Danny and now Annelise! I love the thought of Annelise being a part of our future Christmas traditions, too.