Christmas Magic

One of the things that makes this season so wonderful is that it is an excuse to slow down the pace of life and do things that we don't normally get to do.  

Like puzzles.  

And full days spent in the kitchen baking and decorating cookies.

And Hikes through the nature trail in the middle of the day.

And Candlelight Christmas Service to remember the reason for our hope and peace.

These are the things I cherish, the things that I look forward to all year long.  Before too long, we'll be back to the break-neck pace of life.  Running to meetings, and sports practices, and doctor appointments.

But for now, more of this please.  More forgetting about what day it is, more hours without looking at our phones, and more of my family please.