Today I give thanks for...
A happy holiday season.
Celebrating morning, noon and night with family and friends over breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert...the magic of Santa, fun with Fred and the adoration of Jesus...little girls who squeel with delight over every.single.present, but especially the much coveted pillow pet...young boys who exclaim, "Christmas can be over now cuz' I've gotten e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g- I wanted!"...spinach stuffed tomatoes, double stuffed potatoes, perfectly cooked tenderloin and perfectly aged wines...Christmas stratas and Polish Kielbasas and chilled champagne with or without fresh squeezed orange juice...Snuggies and Sham Wows and Yoshiblades and Bump Its...Angels and lantern boys...Amens and alleluias...beautiful Christmas trees, choir sung carols and cookies coming out of our ears...games and cards...time to spend loving, laughing and lounging...gifts from the heart and gifts for the heart.
A happy year.
Family trips to the mountains and seas - Colorado, Bermuda and Cape Cod...weddings - 2 special cousins and 1 much loved brother...a new school...an MBA and a new job...new family members...new friends...freedom...health...a home...togetherness...time...traditions.
A new year.
The gift of a fresh start and all of the change and challenge, opportunities for growth and extension, a new year presents.
Dear 2011...
may you give us many reasons to celebrate as you bring out the very best in us!
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