Merry Christmas 2016!

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As we head into a magical holiday weekend, I wanted to wish you all a VERY Merry Christmas and happy New Year!  This is absolutely my favorite time of year, especially as a mom where I get to see my kids just giddy with excitement and joy over all the holiday gifts and traditions!

Like I’m sure most of you, I try to instill in my children the importance of looking outside themselves at this time of year, to teach them the joy that comes from serving and to remember the very first gift of Christmas, given over 2000 years ago.

I am humbled and awed at the gift of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and how His perfect example and love can help us even in the darkest of times.  Regardless of what you believe, I’m grateful for a time of year when everyone can feel the call to be a little kinder, show a little more charity and be a little more filled with love.

I’m overflowing with gratitude for this little/big family of mine, for my beliefs and for the blogging opportunities I’ve had this year! Thank you ALL so much for reading and allowing me to turn some of my passions into a part time gig.

Much love and peace to every one of you!!

XOXO