Reflections of Christmas

It's 5:00 am on December 26th, 2009. I do not know why I am still awake. I would love to be asleep, but I am not...maybe I'm just crazy. ;) I peeked out the window 10 minutes ago and was very suprised by the sight I was greeted with. It's STILL snowing and blowing out there! It's absolutely gorgeous!! I don't know how this Christmas could've been more perfect for my family. On Christmas Eve we got together with my mom's side of the family. SUCH a good time! Opening presents, laughing, "the chicken eye", the chocolate fountain (Yum!), and of course being chased around by my sister and her new video camera. :) Spending time with them is such a blessing. Christmas was AMAZING. It wasn't anything special, nothing big and fancy, just one guest who showed up 3 hours late for the meal. lol But it was awesome. Just mom and dad and my sister and grandma and me. :) We had our huge meal downstairs in gma's livingroom so she wouldn't have to come upstairs to our part of the house. It was nice, small, fun, quality time I will cherish and remember forever...just not in the form of pictures since my gma hates cameras, but I don't think I'll need pictures to remember this day. And of course, I had to continue my tradition of watching my new seasons of the Gilmore Girls that I get every year for Christmas. Around 6 pm...(every year) I head up to my bedroom, put in the show, and find some project to work on in my room. I become a recluse for two days...just being in my room, watching my favorite show, texting my favorite people. :) I love it. This year my projects have included: organizing my cd's, stenciling and painting some things on my walls, and then lastly....freehanding the chorus to "Let the Waters Rise" on my wall. Phew. It has proven to be quite the job, but I think it will be well worth it. :) And with the snow, and the painting and the everythingness of tonight, I can't help but thank God for how much He's blessed me. The snow and painting reminds me of my best friend..who I didn't know a year ago. It's crazy how God does things and works things out. I couldn't help but think today that three years ago...we didn't think we were going to have any more Christmases with my father...and he's still here. :) I love God. He is awesome. :) And now I'm rambling and becoming sleepy..so I think I will end here...:)