{MY} 12 Days of Christmas

Day 12 :: This book has really been changing my life in all kinds of ways.

You can read my journey HERE.

Day 11 :: Mom had laparoscopic gall bladder surgery

and her & my buddy, Morris snuggled up

on the recliner together afterwards.

Day 10 :: Arno & I shared a Christmas tree

posing moment at his office party dinner.

Day 9 :: Ever since I was a teenager, we would all go together

to pick out a REAL live tree. It is truly a highlight of the year for me.

This year was no different. I promise....we DID help out my dad

eventually....after we snapped our pics! ;-)

Day 8 :: I felt such a joy in celebrating Christmas at church the Sunday before.

Reminded that NEVER ONCE did I ever

walk alone through every heartache and trial

Day 7 :: My boss' {and friend's} son LOVES photo shoots.

THIS is one of his many self portraits with my camera.

He's 5. ;-)

Day 6 :: I haven't talked about it much online, but we are hoping to close

on a house mid-January. Here is a sneak peek into the Great Room.

Day 5 :: Lunch with my parents {grandmother was there too}

Loved capturing this moment filled with loads of laughter!

Day 4 :: This pic is kind of a miracle pic -- my grandfather

with ALL of his children and grandchildren. Years of shame & secrecy

transformed into healing and restored relationships!!

Day 3 :: While shopping with my Dad and Sis for my mom, we stopped

at my friend, Jamie's, who designs hand made jewelry pieces.

You can find them on her Etsy page at Whimsea Designs.

While there, I made a new friend.

Day 2 :: Watching one of my all time favorites {and annual Christmas tradition}

It's a Wonderful Life

Day 1 :: Christmas Day spent with family doing one of my

all-time favorite activities -- BOARD GAMES!!

Those are my 12 Days of Christmas.

Thanks for letting me share them with you!

What were some of your highlights??

Hope yours were special and dare-I-say-it.....relaxing???