CHRISTMAS!!!

Today Amber and I decided that we would put up our Christmas stuff. We knew that it wasn't even Thanksgiving yet, but we just couldn't resist. I am a sucker when it comes to Christmas. I love the feeling of a Christmas tree, stockings, and a nice cup of chocolate milk in my hand. In fact, today Amber and I had Brian over(my little bro.) and had him help us move our furniture around so we could put the tree up. When it was said and done we put on "Santa Claus is coming to town," and had a nice cup of chocolate milk to drink throughout the movie. We are nerds and we know it, but we wouldn't have it any other way.

Also, today at Church I was thinking of all the things that make Christmas special to me. I first thought of my family. I didn't realize how important my family was to me until I left the house. Now, although I can't be with them all the time, they are a great source of comfort and strength to me. The memories that I have made with them will never fade. Second, I thought of friends. First and foremost I thought of Tim. Although we don't do much together anymore, he still plays a major part in my life. In high school we were inseparable. We were, and are like brothers when we have the chance to get back together. The memories we shared, especially at Christmas, will also never fade. Last, I thought of the Savior. The very reason we celebrate this holiday. Without Him, where would we be? I thought of times in my life that I have felt His love, and known that because of Him, I would be okay. As they say, He is the reason for the season. As with my other memories, I hope that we will always remember Him, especially this Christmas.