It sure has been a Christmas to remember! I think we maxed out on our Christmas celebrating...if that's even possible to do. With a little bit in Utah, a little bit in D.C., and a little bit in Boise, we sure packed it in! Here's our Christmas season in review...
I grew up on "The Forgotten Carols," and when I was a little girl, I was even in it! It was such a fun trip down memory lane to see it again for the first time since then...12 years later! I loved every minute.
Next, the annual visit to the fabulous Christmas lights on Temple Square. Never disappoints!
Our company wasn't too bad either.
Then, we made our way back east! One of the coolest things to do in D.C. leading up to Christmas is seeing the "ICE" display at the National Harbor. After bundling us up in huge, blue parkas, we were sent on a 100-acre walk through an entire Christmas display chiseled completely out of ice.
Always a treat!
Another treat was to see my ANNA! After living together for the past 5 years, she moved back to Virginia this summer. Boy, was it good to see her and get us 3 original roomies back together! We took a boat ride back to the National Harbor and were blown away once again by all incredible Christmas lights and decorations. I think the Gaylord National Resort takes the cake for the best Christmas display I have ever seen. New tradition--set.
We also spent a night downtown walking around the monuments and seeing the National Christmas Tree. In Ryan's protest of "no more pictures," this was the best I could get.
Then to top it all off, the Washington D.C. Temple. Christmas wouldn't be complete without a visit. And of course, what better way to remember the true meaning of Christmas than to walk the beautiful temple grounds. Christ is the reason for the season. I am so grateful for this wonderful time of year to reflect on His birth, His life, His example, and His sacrifice for us. May we all keep this wonderful Christmas spirit all year round.
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