Christmas 2013

Christmas truly is magical with kids. Everyone says it but truly it is. 

Christmas eve driving around and looking at the lights and nativity sets that everyone put up really made the holiday.

As we were driving came upon a house where the gate leading to the backyard was open and lights were shining bright. I looked at Dustin and said "you think it is OK to go in?" Dustin told me that its someones backyard and there is no sign indicating that it is OK. 

I thought screw it. Its Christmas eve and if they didn't want someone to see the lights then why open the gates. I grabbed CJ and headed in. Dustin chased after us. Although he was skeptical he couldn't let us go in by ourselves.

This family did an amazing job. I wish I would have had a camera to capture that moment. The backyard was HUGE. There was so many lights and set ups. There was mickey mouse clubhouse decorated play area, there was a pond with hippo and duck, there was a fireplace patio decorated, a fire going with dripping icicle lights, Nativity set and scene, Christmas tree, santa! At the end of the path the owner of the house came out. Dustin thought for sure we were in trouble.

He introduced himself and thanked us for stopping by. It made my whole night. This man was friendly and helped me feel the magic of Christmas. His pager went off and a lady's voice came on saying "there is a large object in the sky following a stream of lights coming through the south united states. The man asked CJ who it could be "SANTA"! I don't know if this guy understands how much he did for the community and my family. 

Christmas morning 5 am, CJ wakes us up. We make our way into our living room where Santa left the vacuum CJ asked for. Our lil guy was so excited. then instead of running to his gifts he grabs mine to give to me. Seriously, warmed my heart the giving spirit he was in and his face when I opened it. It was a mas sager that his dad and him picked out. Such a thoughtful gift from the two best men in my life. 

Now I wont go into to much detail of each present CJ got, but for those who do not know my son he does not like toys but is fascinated with vacuums and lights. CJ got so many lights that I do not understand how on earth he sleeps at night. 

I am truly blessed to have such an amazing husband and son who care for me deeply and make my life mean so much more. They are my light, my everything.

Hope everyone had a magical Christmas!