Day 12: True Meaning

Day 11: Anticipation

Day 10: Peace

Day 9: Joy

Day 8: Giving

This year David and I rang bells for the Salvation Army. So much fun!

Day 7: Decoration

Day 6: Colors

 David's ornament from a few years ago.

A replica painting my sister got me a few years ago. Love this!

Day 5: Family

Day 4: Tree

 

Day 3: Lights

The Reynold's light display - a tradition for so many. It's a local free light display that does not disappoint.

Day 2: Memories

I have a lot of Christmas memories. Mom and dad always made it special; from picking out the perfect gifts to making us sit at the stop of the stairs and waiting until the rolls were in the oven, the music was on...God only know what all they did while they made us wait, for what seemed like forever.

I always adored the 11 service at church. Candle light and hymns. I remember the year it got cancelled because of weather. Even though I was in college, I was devastated and had no idea how Christmas could go on without it.

Mom used to have a Christmas party every year between the 8 and 11 services. It started out so people in the choir had a fun evening between singing at the services. How I loved that! When serviced got changed and people left the choir, the party was on different evening in December. Then one year, she didn't have it. Don't think she didn't hear about that! This year she didn't have it either - there is too much going on and not enough time. That party and the people associated with it is an amazing Christmas memory.

Day 1: Angel

I have collected angels for years. I have them in every room of my house, my car, my office.

 

This angel has been on top of my tree since 2004. Prior to that, it was on top of my parents tree for years. No one knows for sure how old she is. All I know is that if she ever stops working, I will be devastated.

 

Her glow year after year is a reminder of the steadfast love of Jesus Christ. A simple yet powerful reminder.

 

12 Days of Christmas

The past 2 years I have done a 25 Days of Christmas Photo Challenge. Those can be seen here. I wanted to do something this year as well, but I decided to shorten it a little. Let's face it, with a full time job and 2 kids, I don't have time to blog daily. 12 days sounds more doable this year. :)

Here is my 12 Days of Christmas Challenge

Day 1, Dec 12: Angel
Day 2, Dec 13: Memories
Day 3, Dec 14: Lights
Day 4, Dec 15: Tree
Day 5, Dec 16: Family
Day 6, Dec 17: Colors
Day 7, Dec 18: Decoration
Day 8, Dec 19: Giving
Day 9, Dec 20: Joy
Day 10, Dec 21: Peace
Day 11, Dec 22: Anticipation
Day 12, Dec 23: True Meaning