Holiday Traditions.

Black Friday-Shopping (we just started this year,but I got a head start at shopping and i avoided sooo much stress so I am going to keep this going)

The Sunday after Thanksgiving and Black Friday- Put up the tree, the lights on the house, and decorate!!

Cyber Monday- Once again.. this was my first year getting ahead of the game and shopping and once again I'm going to keep this tradition especially because it avoids all the traffic and drama!!!! I love online shopping !

Month of December-Christmas movies!!!(While your sleeping is my favorite movie)

Month of December-Christmas parties.

*We had one with the Morris Family and played games!(They will be out of town to New Mexico) It was soooooooo fun! I kinda hope to have another one next year!

* We taught a lesson in Yw's and we first got the girls all excited about the commercial/superficial side of Christmas and then we had Mary walk in and tell her story of being the Mother of Jesus and set the tone for what Christmas is really about.*Christ* It was fun to see the girls get all excited but also recognize the difference and

*My gfs and I all went out to Coldstone and it was a blast from the past!!! I think this is a big holiday based on families as should be, but I think its great to reconnect with friends because all that stress adds up, and friends just have a way making you laugh and melting all that worry away.... At least my friends do!
*Ward Party. The Yw's was on the planning committeethis year and we helped organize the whole thing! Our theme was "Christmas in the morning" and we did it at 9:00 Am and had everyone come for Breakfast, some skits (nativity), and the best part was no one had to get ready! They just came as they were in their Pjs! :)

Month of December-Ever since we've got engaged.. we always go for drive and look at Salem Pond lights. There are plenty of lights to choose from, but these are my favorite and holds a very special place in my heart. They really do and they probably always will. So many good memories.

Christmas Eve- We open one present that night (They are always Jammies)

Christmas Day-Wake up early and open presents

Christmas Day-Stockings last. (We always get chocolate.. and lots of treats)

Christmas Day-We always take sometime to reflect and talk about Christ.

Christmas Day- We generally will go see a movie in the theater.

Christmas Day-Go to Grandmas and have dessert and open the cousin presents. (this is a huge get together with the whole fam)

Christmas Day-We come back home and make big huge Mexican Dinner ! (James and I love us some good Mexican food)

Christmas Night: Snuggling and talking about the day. This is probably my favorite part of the day. Just basking and reminiscing in the joys that this wonderful holiday season brings. :)

I am sure there are some traditions I left out and I am sure when I have kids there will be NEW traditions to make.

What are some of yours??????