tis the season...

why is it that my christmas tree just makes me smile...
...not just because its full of glitz, glitter, and sparkle
...why when we have never celebrated around it on christmas day
...or even christmas eve
...and its not even the reason for the season
...but still it causes a grin and a warm heart!

maybe its because...
...of the sentiments it brings
...or the glittered balls which are the same as my mom's tree
...perhaps it is the reminder of every christmas that we've been away...meaning we have been able to be back home and not around it
...it could be because of the childish reminders it evokes
...and even the reminder that we will be going home for the holidays soon...

yes maybe that is it...
we are heading to texas this year...
and we couldn't be more grateful...
we feel so blessed each and every year to be home for christmas
...but this year...
this year is different...
we weren't promised it and we weren't even expecting it in hopes not to be disappointed
...we were hoping, but knew that as a first year dr. hubby wouldn't be the first to get to go...
well just a few weeks ago we were excited to find out that we would indeed be spending christmas in texas...
we know it will be short...very short, but instead we choose to concentrate on it will be!

{ ps...for those sweet friends who have asked...christmas decoration pics coming soon! }