the most wonderful time of the year

  I used to love this time of year as a child.  What happened?!  

I know I'm not the only one that suffers from loosing the "magic" of Christmas.  I've talked with many people about this and all seem to wish to live in the past.  Wanting to recapture memories of their youth.  Why?

As I look at my Christmas holiday this year I find myself more on the Grinch side than the Holly and Jolly. Why?

I have no idea.  I have no sage advice.  I don't even know the correct questions to ask.

I know the story behind Christmas...I try to live it out everyday.  I know the "true meaning" of Christmas.  I know it's not about the gifts.   I know it comes every year.  I also know it comes with a lot of work.  Maybe that's what I'm growling about.  Christmas = LOTS of work.

I'll have to sit and ponder that one for a while...

I taught them in kindergarten

Here are a few pictures I took of some of my favorite people!  I've known these girls since the oldest was five!  I taught both of them when they were in kindergarten.  Now look at them, beautiful young ladies.  My how time flies!