Monday, January 12, 2009

the "Rest of the Story"

Hello Everyone! I know your all just on the edge of your seats awaiting the "REST of the STORY". I really wanted to make it all "Tierra worthy writing style" with my charm but honestly ladies....I just don't feel like it. The truth is for the last two days I have endured trips to the ER with having to have the side of my face poked and handled by needles! Let me tell ya....PAIN FULL! So on a recap, Friday night after work the cyst on my face was HUGE! My friend Amber F. described it looking like a small pregnant baby bump on the side of my face. Me pregnant? Yeah ...right LOL. I, on the other hand described it looking like a goose egg taking up residence near my cute little perky ear. To spare you all the nasty details lets highlight some of the better parts.

A) Cute ER male tech to bandage me up

Some of you might be noticing the highlights are a bit.....short....Haha well yep, it was just that.

They cut it open and let it drain. Then left it open with out any stitches to let it heal better with medicated packing inside the cut. Which will give Tierra a nice little scar to remember this truly lover-ly event. So every 48 hours I have to return to the ER to be seen by the same Doctor for more packing and more pain killer shots. At least as a resort to keep me happy, they give me the same ER male tech whom we're now on great friendly terms with and he stays and watches "House Hunters" and Who wants Clean House" shows with me as he prepares the room for the Doctor. Did I mention he's cute? Oh, and that he's REALLY nice? Who knew? Ladies I knew I was doing this all wrong in the dating department, just go to the ER and there's the cute men. I mean Hello? Remember studly Dr. Carter from the tv show ER?



So, ask me what I look like? Well, the cute male tech keeps apologizing and apologizing every time he has to re bandage me up because he has to pretty much keep my whole right side of my face wrapped up in gauze and tape. But, hey last night, he was even sweet enough to go and get me purple tape. He said he would have gotten pink but they were all out. What a charmer!!!


So, as of right now I'm at home on more pain killers that keep me pretty sleepy. I'm so sorry if I don't make it to your blog and leave a comment but know that I'm thinking of you and the cute ER tech I get to see again tomorrow :)


PS. This Saturday, even though I was bandaged all up and looked like a train wreck, I went and saw Twilight again for the 6th and last time. {tears} I had found out that it would be the last weekend showing and so me, Leah, Evan, and my sweet little nephew all went. Angelus was so cute, I wont say he loved it but he never asked to go home or when it was going to be over. I kepted asking him who he liked best on the way home and he said "DUUHH Tierra...the good vampires" looking at me as if I was stupid. LOL

Friday, January 9, 2009

Round Two


Hey Tierra, How did you spend your Friday night?
Tierra: Well...
Did you go on a date?
Tierra: Not really...
What do you mean "not really" was he that bad?
Tierra: OooOOoo yeah, it...was BAD!
Well, what in the world happened?
Tierra: It all started with a needle...
A WHAT????
Tierra: Yep, a NEEDLE!
So are you okay?
Tierra: Oh yeah...they call them pain killers!


Please stay tuned for the rest of the story...
{Pain killer Therapy in process}

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Sunshine and SummerTime

Today, Tierra was cold. Tonight, Tierra is cold. This moment, Tierra is VERY COLD! And all day her thoughts have been Sunshine and Summertime. I'm really not one to rush my seasons. I try my best to find some joy in the moment for what time of year I'm in BUT today and probably for the rest of the week I'm removing myself from Team January! That's right, I'm disowning you January. I don't like you. All you've brought me this new year is rain. Cold rain. Snow/Rain together. What does this equal? No LOVE from Tierra's heart! So for this blogging moment I need a "reflect" moment on Sunshine and Summer time. Tonight I've hit the "Tierra's Summer Beatbox" playlist in the background and with that let the good times roll! Sunshine and Summertime needs...

1. I NEEEEEED Sunshine!

2. Hot pink Nail polish!

3. Smelling like a exotic coconut 24/7!

4. Excitement of seeing the beach VERY soon!

5. Toes in the Sand-Notice hot pink toe- nails

6. Permanent Poolside residence

7. Emerging ones self in tanning oil

8. LOT'S Virgin Pina Coladas

9. Playing with this stud in the water

10. HUGE stunna sunglasses

11. Aunt Carolyn with WARM windblown hair on a giant pink inner tube

12. Sticky ice-cream cones

13. Hottub time with the wide forehead family
{and yes I'm do have bathing suite on..the straps are down!} {Get your head out of the gutter}

14. Late night hot dog roast outside


Hey that's the way we do it
New friends and blue skies that never end
Hey that's the way we like it
Good times, sunshine and summertime

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Thoughts

Randomness....Thoughts

1. I want a New pair of Shoes...Like I need more BUT you don't understand I NEEEEEED this pair of shoes. Wait till you see them, there Killer. Carolyn and Tierra at the department store...
Carolyn: Those are nice
Tierra: No, there stunna!
Carolyn: Well, how much are they?
Tierra: You don't wanna know.
Carolyn: Well, I guess you'll just have to wait.
Tierra: Carolyn, there singing to me.
Carolyn: ??????????

2. I need a new toe-nail paint job. Well, what color? RED! OPI Deeply in Love RED.

3. Work! YUCK! Don't make me go!!!!!!

4. Rain. I hate you.

5. Spring. Sunshine. Pinks. Tanning. Come on DOWWNNN!!!

6. This post. Random.

7. Food? Mexican! YUMMMMMY!

8. Cleaning. What cleaning? My house? NO WAYYYY!

9. Take Christmas stuff down. Wait, you still haven't? NOPE! Why? I don't know, ask Tierra.

10. This post. What Tierra's thinking in 40 seconds. Wouldn't you like to be in her brain? Probably NOT!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Ask and I Answer

Would you like to know the exact date of your death? Why or why not?
Wow! What A “what the freak?” question! I’m going to be honest and say Yes/No. Yes, I would like to know when my times up. Why? Time’s too precious. And I hate surprises. No, because I get nervous when something different is coming up that’s out of the norm. for me. So I couldn’t imagine knowing it and trying to get things done fast enough. Talk about panic attack 101

What are three "nevers" in your life?
Never liked cats. Never been in Love. Never owned Louis Vutton purse :(

If you could wake up tomorrow having required a new skill or trait what would it be?
That my hair is dead sexy every morning with no styling involved! That would be awesome don’t you think?

What book made you cry the most and why?
Believe it or not but never cried on a book. I think…though New Moon gave me a heart attack. Though come to think of it, I ALMOST cried at the End of Breaking Dawn because it was over!

Describe a memorable or funny experience you had on a date.
My whole dating life is a funny laugh out joke. Does that count?

If you could go back to any period in time and witness one event what would it be?
Oh tough one! Well….titanic has always fascinated me and for some reason I would have loved to have been on that boat or during the JFK years. I would have SO copied Jackie O and her style.

What do you think is the greatest invention to come along in your lifetime? Why is it important to you?
Greatest invention in my lifetime would be the Internet. That’s so dorky to say but it’s true. Think about…pretty much any info {all good} is at the reach of how fast your fingers can type.

What do you want that you don't have?
Are we talking material or Life wise? Material, ok probably a Dark Red 2009 Jetta. Life wise…A Family of my own.

If you had the chance to repeat one year of your life would you? When would it be and why?
Yes I would and repeat all of 2008. Why? Because it rocked.

What is a motto you live by? Explain.
I honestly don’t have a life motto. I’m the kind of girl who is a bit skeptical at things and so with that, I don’t make yearly plans or resolutions or life mottos because if I didn’t fulfill them I would feel REALLY bad and down on myself. I take things day by day and moments to look forward to. And just do the best that I can do.

How do you feel about questions like these?
I answered them didn’t I? No, really though I did this because it was a different set of questions then your normal “what’s your favorite color?” questions
I like thinking at odd questions. There intriguing and I’m nosy. Perfect match!


***I Tag Kathy, Amber, and Megan***

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Wedding Reception

Over the span of the last two year my months filled up with lot's wedding receptions to attend. Sometimes I wonder if my boss thinks I'm just lie-ing to get a day off! Hah! What a joke, my memory box is full of wedding invitations and so with the New year it kicked off with yet ANOTHER wedding reception to attend to. Now, don't get me wrong...I LOVE going to wedding receptions. Yep, LOVE IT! I guess you could say I'm kinda like that girl from 27 dresses who actually "likes" going to them. As for me being a bridesmaid, the count is up to four. Four dresses in a spare closet LOL. At least I caught the bouquet at the last one! Any who, so last night-- Friday, I again took the day off and went to a friend of mine-- whom I've known all through my YW years at church--wedding reception. I went with Kristy, Amber, my Aunt Carolyn, and of course baby Levi.


The reception was at the beautiful Carnegie Hotel and it's simply stunning with all the dark woods in the Ballroom with giant pillars. The Men's lounge which was right off the side door, was where the buffet was at. The whole hotel is done in the style of the titanic ballroom. Loved it! The brides family did a wonderful job because everything was lovely. The food was great. The company was terrific. And best of all...the bathrooms in which we all thought was just super LOL We all took turns going to the bathroom where each stall had its own private door and when you washed your hands, you received a towel instead of a napkin! I think we can safely say we gave the bathroom 5 stars!


Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures with the Bride & Groom! Between us three girls getting a kick out of discussing the wedding-ness of it all and slightly maybe gossiping...Ok probably that was all ME BUT we had a great time and I did mange to avoid the dreaded bouquet toss by hiding behind a large pillar--true story--.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Christmas 2008

Christmas this year turned out to be better then what I expected. I’m going to get a little personal here and admit that this Christmas was really hard for us financially. And I’ll even admit that many nights were spent crying and worrying over the fact that it just wasn’t going to be the same. But, as the days got closer and still nothing new to come our way a VERY sincere and heartfelt friend offered up the best words of comfort and direction anyone had given me. I shall never forget that phone call and she knows who she is. All I can say to her is that I will Pay it Forward.

This year by the time it was Christmas eve it was about forgetting what you looked like on camera and dancing with my cousins while being filmed. Seeing the excitement in my nephew’s eyes of preparing for Santa. Waking up and realizing you came through it and that it was ok that this Christmas wasn’t as big as we would have normally done it. Not to mention but even prevailing through with NO voice!

Christmas Decor 2008
Oh Christmas Tree...My theme every year is always the traditional ruby red and greens. With lot's of family picked ornaments. Theres even a Darth Vader ornament on there along with Scarlett and Rhett, Miss Piggy, Barbie, and pink Bears! But, don't tell Angelus..Darth got moved to the back HAHA!


My mantle is always my favorite to do. So of course it's no surprise that it matches the tree colors in ruby red berries and greenery. Along with my proud nutcrackers and sliver and gold reindeer's that are over 50 yrs. old.

My mamas coffee table she would threaten anyone who would lay a drink on it!

This is my Aunt Carolyns prized Nativity Set that means alot. It always goes in the dining room.


My kitchen theme is kinda Country Christmas with Snowman.
Don't look down Megan LOL
The color theme is also different from the rest of the house of hunter greens and dark berries with Burgundy.





Christmas Eve

Sorry not alot of pictures! To busy eating yummy food and dancing!!!
To my great last nerve, this was the best picture I could get of him standing still on Christmas Eve. He looks pretty peeved with me for taking his picture. Apparently, he had other plans on his agenda LOL Notice the Edward styled hairdo...Freakin AWESOME!


Ta-DA!!! We had just finished our rockin break dancing!

Christmas Morning! Santa came and of course had a traditional Patrick Family Christmas coke.

Every Christmas Eve for our family party we buy the Coca Cola glass bottle cokes. EVERYONE looks forward to this and even dear old Santa whose been receiving them for as long as I can remember gets at least two laid out every year! He ALWAYS leaves a Christmas card! As you can tell he prefers cokes then cookies when he stops at our house!


This is my FAVORITE picture this year. Santa was EXTREMELY good to Angelus. Now, I know that alot of you will see this picture and instantly judge because I stated earlier that this was a "humble" Christmas. Let me just say that first, it's no ones business on what we hold for our loved ones on Christmas and what Santa brings BUT let's just say that Santa is GREAT friends with Angeluses parents NOT me! Besides that note, to me this picture is just magical with the lights.



This is the end of the tour of pictures! I'm sad to announce that there are Two outrageously great videos I tried and TRIED to upload but for some unknown reason they just won't! So who knows... maybe sometime in the next few months the dancing Christmas videos will pop up and brighten your day.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

2008 You Rocked!

Tonight as I have set looking at alot of other blogs the same thing keeps repeating. A bitter sweet farewell to 2008. For me, I too am feeling such a loss for this past year--- I hate saying that. 2008 holds so many moments that have meant something to me and have shaped me as a person. Sure, no year is perfect without trials and heartache. And of course there were moments when I wished 2008 would speed on by But as I was looking back these last few days, I found myself stubbornly heartbroken to say "Happy New Year".
2008 brought so many wonderful things and I will never forget them. I will carry that year with me always. So here's a look back on why I will consider 2008 as a "You Rocked" year.

1. Of Course I will start off with Twilight. Not only is it number one in my heart BUT I truly started 2008 back in January at Books A Million flipping through the pages of a shiny black book with an apple on it trying to decided if it was worth the purchase of using up my gift card. So very very little did I know just how important that 10.97 purchase would come to be apart of my life and 2008 year. LOL I even remember saying to myself walking to my car that if I didnt like it, I would just be careful with the cover binding and bring it back! To Twilight, Edward & Bella...Your love story will always be special to me. Not mention but you took up 93 % of my attention this year LOL

2. In the spring Angelus played T-Baseball and I cried at his first game. Yes...Thats right I CRIED! Lee--his Dad-- totally made fun of me for it as I was filming that important day But my nephew who is like my own is growing up and that day as we all said the pledge of allegiance and the little tike's in baseball caps and first gloves lined up to bat...my baby was among them and I realized that life moves on when your not even watching. I was so proud!

3. In June after his Pre-K graduation we left for our first family vacation in 3 years to Florida and disney world. I experienced that being in a car for 16 hours and two men--one 41 and the other 5--totally stinks...Litterally...Not to mention I fell in love with my IPOD all over again. Upon arrival I took up permanent residence by the massive pools and soaked up all the sun I could get. And then we made the day trip to the magic kingdom where I learned that the mouse in red actually has a day set aside for gay people LOL and thanking heavenly father I didnt wear red! It was the gay pride color for the day and I shall never say FABULOUS without thinking of that day.

4. The blogging block exploded this year with lots of new friends. My daily routine is getting up and going straight to my computer to peek in on your lives and I LOVE it! So many of you have brought friendships that have helped in so many ways. Your words inspire me and I feel so loved to see those who comment and care enough to see what randomness I'm into. Plus, some of my own dear friends who are most important to me started their own blogs and it too makes me just giddy knowing I can be nosy and see what you post.

5. Music. WOW! This year music has played such a HUGE part of my everyday to day minute that my soul could not survive with out it! 2008 I learned that Coldplay rules. That Jordin Sparks actually made two songs i went OCD over. Bleeding Love made me listen. Taylor Swift rocked with everysong on her CD. One Republic gave me chills. The Fray and Augustana made me think. And then finally...a band called "the MUSE" made me take notice.

6. TV. Haha! This is so funny to write but yep it's true...I'm not a TV watcher but what I did watch this year was so darn entertaining. First AI! Best season yet! The Bachelor...oooh that British dude was so hott! Jon & Kate plus eight...you just make me ache for a family of my own and a husband to boss around! One Tree Hill...you became my TV best friend! I didnt blink or miss a step every Monday night! Halle Freakin Lujah your coming back on Monday!

7. Visiting Teachers are so important and I can say I have one of the best! Not to mention but I totally got her hooked on twilight LOL But she has a testimony and a heart so kind that each visit was more then just a monthly check up...it was a friendship that kept building.

8. Breaking Dawn. Phew! So glad that wait is over and Bella freakin MARRIED EDWARD!!!! Not to mention but Ilse Esme....oh dear...now that...was some great reading!!!Take that you team Jacob playa's...sucka's!!!!!! That day, Aug. 2nd will go down in history as a hard fought battle! It took my car breaking down, losing my voucher, crying on the side of the road, august heat, and a stupid line of 250 people to get me to my copy of breaking dawn. Not to mention but having to stand in line and listen to a team Jacob girl crying hysterically behind me because she was a afraid she wouldnt get a copy...I was like...HECK NO i'm not giving you my spot fool!

9. Turning 23. I have such a hard time of realizing I'm actually over 21! When your younger or at least for me I never gave any thought to being passed 21! That night rocked again and it truly was so special to have so many friends and family there. not to mention but all the lovely birthday comments were all read and reread!

10. What could I possibly end with my number 10 spot...I bet you think it's Twilight...NOPE
my number 10 spot goes to all the friendships that have grown this year. Some people i've know for years while others just within this year but 2008 will be remembered for getting so close to so many beautiful people.


2008 I refuse to say Goodbye.
REFUSE! So I'm going to just say see you later...why that? Because the memories you hold will be revisited in my mind always.
Thank You for being a "You Rocked" year!
2009 you have BIG steps to fill. You are forewarned!

Here comes that Bride...

Oh, this news is just soOooooOooo exciting to me. For everyone who knows Carrie...Sergei Proposed! Sweetness! So here's Tierra in the car today passing the time headed toward work when she opens up her cell phone with a message from Carrie that says "Sergei proposed last night" I FLIP OUT! Why, oh Why didn't I look at my phone earlier???? I immediately hit speed dial 3 for Carrie and ask "Is it true???" And then proceed to squeal with Delight and ask for ALL details! Yes, yes, I'll get to the story but first just so you all know...Me & my family couldn't be happier with this news.

They have been dating for about 5 years now and I had just asked Sergei if he was ever going to pop that question. In which he shrugged it off and played it cool. Carrie is my little cousin by three years and she is all that embodies style, charm, intelligence, and sweetness. Totally your girl next door who goes to college to be a school teacher--which she is--I cant tell you how many times me & Carrie played bride when we were little. I'm just so happy for her!!!

As for Sergei...he's been with us for so long that he knows all the quirks, crazy aunts, and family challenges that we gladly welcome him with open arms. HaHa!

. The Story .

Sergei took Carrie up to Ohio to visit his family for the holidays. Last night-News Years Eve-They all went to Sergei's family church. He went up on stage and began to talk about all the things he was thankful for and talked about how on this trip he brought his girlfriend with him and asked her to come up on stage. Carrie had NO clue what he was doing and joined him on stage where he knelt down on one knee and pulled the ring out and asked her to marry him. She said she had no clue any of this was planned and doesn't remember saying yes but I'm pretty sure he got the answer. They have it all on video tape and I'm so excited to see it!

Congratulations Carrie & Sergei and can I just say...
IT'S ABOUT TIME!

Monday, December 29, 2008

ER Visit for ME

Dear ER,
Yep, it's us again. Visiting you for the 5429875 time! Ok, maybe slightly exaggerated but no less the number is up there. This time you had the great pleasure of hosting me. Just me. What happened this time? Well, you see apparently theres this thing called "Sebaceous Cyst" that has a MAJOR crush on me. Like MAJOR. So major in fact that it just couldn't contain it's self anymore and decided to take their crush to a new level and plant me a BIG kisserue on the side of my face. I'm so lucky. I'm the envy of every girl. I even took pictures so you could remember this visit. Aren't I nice? I mean...I was just kindly minding my own business during the Christmas season, feeling slightly left out for no kisses under the mistletoe and then WHAM! Up comes a knot so big, it's the size of a golf ball. Boy, did I sure feel extra loved. Oh, and here's the best part...if the lovely antibiotics don't work, I get to go see that really cute surgeon up on Midway and have him go on a surgery date with me. Yep, I'm all SMILES! ER, I'm so glad we got to spend sometime together. What are you doing for New Years? Oh wait a minute...I just remembered, I have plans. Oops! Sorry for getting your hopes up.
All My Love, Tierra

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Christmas Flashback

I can't Believe Christmas is here! As I hurry and write this my time today is cram-packed with shopping, baking, wrapping, cleaning, getting better, cleaning, baking, wrapping, shopping Ya-da ya-da! Did you catch the getting better part? Guess who caught a cold and has NO voice...AGAIN...throughout this holiday season? Pick Me! Pick Me! Yep...you guessed it. NO VOICE...Okay...Well maybe a little one and Leah's favorite to be exact Ha-Ha! Leah loves it when I lose my voice because it becomes so high pitched. I'm so glad I can entertain people :)

So, my dear bloggers this is why there have been NO post these last few days. I simple have just given in to the sickness and retired to my bed. No phone calls. No outings. No posts. What a party pooper. Party Pooper Tierra. So today I've loaded myself up on drugs-- lot's of them--and I'm going out into the land of the living and getting in there and getting this done. So On that note I leave you with at least a Christmas Flashback picture.

{Nothing Says Christmas then a 9 yr. old little lady getting to use her mamas hair curlers for the first time for the Christmas Eve Party}


~MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ~

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

She did it! Did What?

I cut my hair silly! So,before the grand unveiling, let me tale ya a little insiders scoop... I LOVE my hair! I think for the VERY first time I actually had NO tears walking away from the hair salon. In my past visits something always seems to go wrong or never turns out the way I wanted it to. So, remember way back in November where I posted a hair style that I would like...That's what I went for.


So here ya go folks...The New Hairdo. And for a *Bonus* the last picture is small preview of my Christmas card photos I had taken to send to my Dad and Grandparents...and just in case I here this later NOPE the photo everyone is getting is not in the green coat. Those all went to Daddy. Sorry people...I had a color scheme going this year for my Christmas cards and in the green coat didn't go.

Before:


After:



Bonus: Haha! Holly Jolly in Green!


Back in the Saddle


I'm back Every one!
"Halle Freakin lujah" !!!!
Let's all say it again one more time
"Halle Freakin Lujah"
Today my new favorite man came and restored my sanity! I told him I might love him! LOL Ok, maybe i didn't but i was thinking it! Wow! Just Wow! I cant believe I'm sitting in my own home at my own desk, on my OWN computer with the Internet! Go Tierra, Go Tierra, it's your birthday...We gonna party like it's your birthday!

Ok, so here's the drill everyone...I have so much to catch up on and so many post ideas I have no clue where to start. Plus, today I have lot's to do with the fact of Christmas being just around the corner. So, I'm slightly panicky on what to do first. AWwWwWw!

Breathe...Breathe...Just Breathe. Alright, the plan... Tonight I will work really hard on my next post. Please, all bare with me. I would really like to get to every ones post that I have dearly missed and make a comment but I might hold off for alittle while because I just don't know where to start. Plus, holy goodness all the Twilight news I have missed....Has been breaking my heart these last 15 days {Tears} That right there could take me at least two days to review.
On that thought...See ya lata...

Friday, December 5, 2008

Needed

Christmas Card Anyone? Yep, its that time again so for a quick note, if you would like a Christmas card by yours truly please leave your address in my mailbox. Also, sorry to report but STILL no Internet at the house. This is DRIVING ME INSANE BUT I will SURVIVE!

londonlady0809@yahoo.com

PS. Anyone have any ideas for a Twilight Christmas ornament?

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Sad News

Oh my Goodness Gracious I have NO Internet! Yes, this is so SAD and so TRUE! What to do? What to do? Also I have a knew hairdo! Yes, Yes, that's right my dear friends...Eight inches off...So long, goodbye! I'm a new woman! But, no pictures until next week! I know...what a bummer but I promise it looks great! Well, at least that's what every one is telling me.

So what does this mean? Where does this leave us? Well dear ones it leaves us with hardly NO posting until next week. So what's the story? We are in the process of switching net service which left me VERY unhappy! So I apologize for the lack of comments to my fellow bloggers BUT I promise to come back very very soon. A lovely thank you to Amber for allowing me to post this :) So I'll leave you now and cant wait to start seeing every ones decorations.

Oh yeah.....Twilight count so far is 4--Haha! Twilight Twilight TWILIGHT!

Monday, December 1, 2008

I Believe...

I believe in the magic of Christmas
I believe in the hope for peace on earth
I believe in houses full of family
I believe in the spirit of Santa Claus
I believe in Christmas bells
I believe in hot coco
I believe in mistletoe
I believe in lots of lights
I believe in Christmas cards
I believe in scarves with cute mittens to match
I believe in twinkling stars
I believe in Christmas shopping
I believe in wrapping gifts
I believe in Christmas movies
I believe in family traditions
I believe in Christmas carols
I believe in Christmas trees
I believe in old family ornaments
I believe in Christmas cookies
I believe in ginger bread houses
I believe in writing to Santa
I believe in stockings hung with care
I believe in the Love of our Savior

As we welcome the first day of the Christmas Season, I wanted to share all that I hold dear about the meaning of Christmas. My mother was Christmas herself. If there were ever a time where my mother could live 24/7 it would be Christmas time. I reflect so much of her and even though the missing gets harder... the love just gets deeper. Memories of her seem so very far away, though sometimes closer then others….The one moment where I can envision her face and the look in her eyes so clearly is her face at Christmas time. I was standing in the doorway and the statement she made will always be in my heart.
“Santa Claus is real in the spirit of believing. The love our Savior taught stands pure in a Childs eyes with the magic of Santa Claus. A life without that belief is a life with no meaning at all.”

I believe in you mom, I believe in Santa Claus and all that he stands for and
I believe in Christmas.