Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Christmas Wrap Up

The holidays were a much anticipated event around here. We were eagerly awaiting for the arrival of my family from Panama. My aunts and their families definitely added some of the Latin warmth and cheer this Christmas.

My intent this year was to make Christmas, just that, a season to celebrate with family and friends the birth of Jesus. Although I tried to incorporate some of the religious traditions, I realized that my children are fairly young and there will be time for them to learn more and get more into the details of this religious time.

So many memories will forever be etched in my mind. It was great to come running down the stairs Christmas morning and see our Little Cowboy as he jumped on the trampoline Santa gave him-- he is so skinny that his pants had fallen to his ankles with all the jumping around. Our Princess was excited to make a gingerbread house for the first time and also to see that Santa had eaten all his cookies except for one he left behind (in her mind this one was for her). I hope my children don't outgrow the wonder of Santa too soon. I know some children as young as 6 that already smirk when you mention Santa. That expression of wonder and excitement on a kid's face is pure magic if you ask me.

Besos,
Vanessa

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