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    on the eve of Christmas… 2011

    This year we hosted both sets of parents at our house for dinner in honor of Christmas Eve. And while no presents were opened, we tried our best to fill the house with good food and lots of family love.…

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    cutting down the Christmas tree

    I didn’t grow up cutting down a real live tree for Christmas. We got ours at the Christmas tree lot and spent a few cold hours twirling trees to make sure we picked the perfect noble fir with no bad…

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    thankful…

    I’m very thankful for the rest and relaxation that this long weekend afforded, along with time with family to just enjoy the minutes of each day. It’s nice to have time to reflect on all of those lovely little things…