It looks like we will have snow on Christmas! Its been a powder snow covered winter wonderland for the last couple days. Just like most cities that don’t get too much snow, the news has been showing nothing but coverage of what they are calling ‘The Arctic blast of 08′. I have included a picture of my dad and sister building his monument in honor of the Arctic blast of ‘08 in the front yard…I come from a long line of characters.

My sister and I got a little cabin fever the other day and decided to walk to Grandma’s house. Over the hills and through the woods, we saw skiers, kids with sleds and a couple buses stranded across the white roads. We were truly walking in a winter wonderland. For those of you that are from a place that has snow all winter long this sounds silly, but Portland usually doesn’t get snow till January, so this is a special treat.

I’ve been feeling especially Christmasy, wrapping gifts, eating Christmas cookies and making plans with friends and family I haven’t seen in a while. And of course listening to Christmas music, which I’ve been doing since the day after thanksgiving. The snow just adds to the spirit.

It is now Christmas eve. The season has gone so fast! It always does I suppose. This is my favorite time of year. I love the magic. I love the story. I love the excuse for as much food and gatherings as possible. I love the colors. I really love the music. I could listen to Amy Grant and Bing Crosby Christmas albums all year probably:) Christmas inspires a new hope and peace for the world. We all need a little Christmas after a year of going and doing and getting things done. It has come! time to enjoy a silent night, a holy night, and then a Holy Joly Christmas!

I know that tonight, I’ll be dreaming of a white Christmas.

Merry Christmas, and Happy Hoildays!

Moriah