Thinking of holiday joys
Of tinsel wrapped packages
And whispered rumors of toys
The page remained a blank
My pen just wouldn’t write
It’s late, but here’s my wish
On this Christmas night
I want to hear the laughter
Of loved ones by the fire
Take me dancing in the kitchen
Give me the singing of a choir
I wish to see each dear face
As we hear the story told
Of the baby who is our King
More prized than jewels or gold
Smile and hold me close
Gather the children around
For in your hearts is where I know
My Christmas gifts are found
So sing the songs of long ago
Tell stories that are true
And seal my wish
In winter’s dream kiss
It’s Christmas I ask from you
- Laura Hickman
The above poem was written for my family as I always have a difficult time making a wishlist for Christmas.
I dug deep into Santa's sack and found a few photos which are evocative of the season. The two stained glass photos are from the cathedral in Monaco and I took them in 2007. The deer are from a recent trip to Manilla, Utah. The fog and frost pictures are first day of winter, December 21st, 2009 at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. Cookie night is a must at our house and turned out to be quite fun with all us 'big kids'(and the 'kids' cleaned up! Thanks guys.) And the last is of Santa and I in 1960. Hugs and Merry Christmas!
December Rose
What you can't see here is that as the fog lifted and the sun came out, the trees shed their 'frosting' in glittering crystal points of light. Sorry, can't capture that on film...it was just for me.Click on photo below for cool ecu!!
Traditional cookie night. And yes, I ate two of these while editing this blog tonight. YUM!
Santa and Laura 1960
Yes. Yes. Loved the deer. Loved the sentiment - my own, in your words. Loved the rimed oak leaves - oh, loved them, loved them. Funny that these pictures of the temple and the holy family in the freezing fog - to think that snow is such a big part of the beauty of this fete for us, but Jesus himself never did end up where there was snow. I always try to shoot the diamonds, too. Never can quite explain it in image - that's real magic!
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteI particularly loved the "Winter Herald" picture. It would make a perfect Christmas Card.
Love you,
Sidne