There is something about fall that makes me so happy and content. Probably the cooler weather. Which is a nice change from it being blazing hot all day down here. Also, the fact that I am able to wear cozy sweatshirts and slippers and snuggle on the couch to watch movies with my boys. Fall is also when my birthday is, and this birthday was bittersweet. Since my dad passed away in August it has been hard to not think about him missing out on what is going on in my life, my brothers, and my step-mom. I know its been hard for us all.
Every time I have a happy memory or think, "Oh! Dad would love this!" The realization hits that he can't share in that joy with us anymore. This past weekend, I was starting to buy some Christmas decorations that were on sale and it turned into a semi-sad time. Christmas was dad's favorite holiday! He was one of those people that started decorating as soon as possible and was the most colorful, bright, obnoxious house in the neighborhood! And I LOVED it! Dad loved everything about Christmas, but the thing he loved the most was having family around him enjoying the holiday and all of its goodies.
My goal this year is to try and decorate our house for Christmas in memory of dad, and because I love Christmas also! We will even, for the first time since being married, have a full-size Christmas Tree! So excited! Along with the decorating, I hope to make Christmas goodies: cookies, brownies, fudge, and my family's traditional Lefse. If you don't know what that is, find someone that makes it homemade, or come on down to New Mexico, and try it, it is the best stuff ever!
This holiday season should be fun, especially now that our oldest boy is really excited about Halloween and dressing up! He has picked out his costume, but I won't tell what it is until Halloween when I post a picture. T, our youngest, will probably be Sully from Monsters, Inc. Just have to dig out the costume.
Even though it's been a rough year with losing my dad, we have still been blessed with a roof over our heads and food in our bellies and good friends that are only a phone call away when I need someone to talk to. I really hope to post more blog posts this coming season, with pictures, and hopefully everyone can keep me in check! Until next time!
