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Blessings to you on this magical holiday!

After a day full of cookie baking, gift wrapping and final holiday preparations, I took a break yesterday and turned on the Oprah Winfrey show.  It was her holiday show, which featured some duets from some  fabulous singers.  Alicia Keys and Tim McGraw sang a song together and afterwards talked with Oprah about their favorite holiday traditions and the best gift they have ever received.  And what hit me so hard was hearing Alicia Keys telling Oprah that the most important thing to her at Christmas was getting her entire family in one room together on that special day so that they could spend time together, talk, and just enjoy one another’s company.  And when asked what the best gift was that she had ever received, she said it was “Being Loved”.  Like everyone, it is so easy for me to get caught up in the holiday shopping and party preparations and cooking and baking and… the list goes on and on.  But really, the only thing that really matters is the love we share with our family and our friends.   Our biggest blessing!  And I tried to imagine what Christmas would be like on Christmas morning if no gifts were under the tree, and nothing was baking in the oven, and no Christmas music was playing in the background, and although it would seem very strange, I realized that although those things are wonderful and make Christmastime so warm and exciting, they are not what makes Christmas beautiful to me.  The beauty of my Christmas comes from the love of my family and friends.  And for that, I am forever grateful! 

So from our family to yours, we wish you much love on this Christmas day, and a very blessed, safe and peaceful New Year! 

Christmas 09

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  • Carol Anne FriesenJanuary 13, 2010 - 8:35 pm

    What a great picture of your precious “little ones” that I got to meet for the first time in person today. Looking forward spending time with you in Kindermusik classes – Welcome Little Ones!

Me and my snowman!

Well, the wintry weather has finally graced the Central Pennsylvania region! After nearly four years of living here, I had yet to see more than a couple of inches of snow.  For some reason the snow always seems to pass over our home, leaving us with a mere dusting or icy covering of some sort.  And although the snow caused us to postpone our holiday party, I have to say that it is so wonderful to look outside the week before Christmas and see that beautiful blanket of snow, festively covering the wreaths and trees and decorations that line our neighborhood’s streets.  So with that, I attempted to snap a couple pictures of my little ones in the snow (or at least, try to).  Catie, as always, was thrilled to go outside and even built this beautiful snowman!  Sophie on the other hand was less than thrilled.  But really, what is there for a one-year-old to do in the snow other than sit there with a cold bottom.   So here is one of my “little ones” with her snowman.  And what a handsomely dressed snowman he is!   Be safe, and have a wonderful time in the snow today!

snowstorm.2009

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Happy Birthday to YOU!

Our beautiful little Sophie celebrated her very first birthday yesterday!  We are so proud of our baby girl.  She has continued to amaze us every day in this first year of hers.  And as she manages to make her way around our home, climbing up on everything within reach, while dragging along her baby doll that she absolutely adores, I can’t help but look ahead to her next year and imagine and wonder about all the things she will do and learn.  So in honor of her turning one, I am posting this picture of our beautiful one-year-old!  Mommy and Daddy are very proud of you Sweetheart and we love you very, very much!

Sophie.One

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  • AlyssaDecember 8, 2009 - 9:47 am

    Oh, Christine, she’s gorgeous!! Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Sophie!! 🙂

The Hundred Pound Pumpkin

You’d think this pumpkin weighed a hundred pounds!   But oh, the joys of being in a pumpkin patch in the middle of a brilliant, colorful fall!  So as we make our way through my favorite season, I am starting to think about some fun promotions and specials to have for the new year.  So be sure to stay tuned for the details!   And my new website will be launching soon, so please come back and visit!  HAPPY FALL!!!

Catie's Pumpkin.wm

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