Happy Christmas Eve from the Baxter, Shorey, Bossom Clan!

Magic Months: NYC

On Thursday we went and spent most of a day in New York City to see it at Christmastime. We've always talked about going but never have. My mom especially has wanted to go, so we all chipped in and made it happen. One of the coolest things about living where we do is that so many cities and places are within a day trips travels. No need for hotels or packing, just a simple little day in a place so full of atmosphere and festiveness. We enjoyed ourselves.

Didn't have my camera out much, but did grab a few photos.

Happy Christmas week!  

Magic Month: Ornament Exchange

"Lord Jesus Christ, long promised One,

For all You are and all You've done,

Let thankful hearts fill all our days

With songs of love and ceaseless praise."

All Praise to you, Eternal Lord - Martin Luther

After church on Sunday, we enjoyed a delicious soup buffet and ornament exchange with everyone.

Days like yesterday make me particularly grateful for the people we've had put in our lives, for messages that are strong reminders of why today matters - even when it feels like it doesn't and beautiful Christmas songs sang by thankful voices. 

Magic Months: Decorating

Our house is just about all decorated. I love the transformation of our usual living space into what feels like a new little world. The sound of festive music, smell of tasty things baking, people whispering about gift ideas for each other and all around warm glow - it's all so full of fun and expectancy.