light-saber action//excitement//Christmas tree chocolate cake//presents//family//hugs//my grandma's food along with her homemade sugar cookies and frosting YUM!//smiles//memories being made and left imprinted in one's mind/looking over a picture of the "old place" where my dad grew up//and my personal favorite: deep frying some steak bites :D
Looking back on Christmases past, there was always an anticipation of opening presents, eating sweets without a care in the world, hearing the grown-ups talk but not quite understanding what they were saying, finding a place to sit while taking family pictures, and going outside as night fell and playing in the snow.
This year I've begun to notice that those childhood feelings are growing dimmer.
It's kinda sad really, but is it for the better?
"There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind". ~C.S. Lewis
What are some of your family traditions for Christmas?
Any special memories from Christmases long, long ago?
Do tell.
8 comments:
Lovely Christmas pictures! Our Christmases look like yours. Presents, family, great food! :) When I was little, I thought that we got up almost in the middle of the night to open our presents but in later years, I realized it was only 7:00. :) A child's perspective is so much different, isn't it?
Awesome photos, Nela! Did you get your hair cut? It looks so cute! Keep taking photos! I'm'a'lovin 'em!
I Love the photos Nela! : ) I love picture #4!! :) but they were all fantastic! :) thanks for sharing them!
Just beautiful photos, Nela! I agree with childish feelings "dimmer" but it is for the good :)
I've been noticing those childhood feelings growing dimmer over the years too. It's sad, but I guess it's just part of growing up!
I love our family's Christmas traditions so much :) One cool one is that we take food, water, and blankets to homeless people in our area Christmas morning. It's a good way to focus on others on a day when you're usually focused on your presents :)
-mal :)
Looks like you had an awesome Christmas! Great photos Neela :-)
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Amazing photos! Wow! :D
Nikon sister!!!
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