Precious memories ~

It always seems that this wonderful time of year

brings back so many sweet memories for me!

My mama and daddy loved Christmas and of course

LOVED Christmas music as well!

The night we decorated our Christmas tree

was always so festive and beautiful.

Mom and Dad had TONS of amazing Christmas albums

and they would load up the record player with

Johnny Mathis,

Nat King Cole,

Bing Crosby,

Glen Campbell (That Christmas Feeling)

and always, always

the great Ray Conniff album!!!

These are the precious memories of my childhood....

and you know what?

I'm so very thankful to my mom and dad

for giving me these sweet memories!!!

After we finished decorating the tree (with no gifts underneath yet)

I would love, LOVE to tuck myself underneath,

laying on my back

and

look up into the middle of the tree ~

it truly was magical!!!!

I only pray that we have given our sons

the same precious memories...

Don't you find it amazing that the music of Christmas

and even the scents and smells

bring back so many memories???

Happy Thursday dear friends ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

What I wish.....

That I could send each and every one of you
a special gift you would love....

That I could talk to each and every one of you
personally and

tell you how much you mean to me ~

And wish you the most wonderful Christmas ever.....

And that you would know
how very precious you are to so many ~

not just your family but
to all of your blog friends around the world....

I treasure your friendship and your precious encouragement ~

And I pray that you are so very blessed as much as you bless me!

This is the time of year that we gather 'round those we love....

and thank the good Lord above for what He has done for us ~

He sent His precious Son to be born....

to live and die on the cross to pay for our sins....

so that we could live in Heaven with Him!!!

Merry Christmas Eve dear friends!!!!

Please know you are so loved ~

hugs and love, Dawn