magic and twinkle a bit different

wow!!  half way through december daily already!!  i can't believe it! i have to say that i am so thankful that i decided to join in on the fun with ali edwards and her december daily project!  it truly is helping me see everyday... i know that sometimes i have the tendancy to just skate through the day and wonder the next morning... what did i do yesterday?  or get to the high point of the season and wonder... where did it all go?  this project has genuinly helped me see the special little moments in just an ordinary day!  since ryan is now older, the magic and twinkle of our holiday season is just a bit different... and the excitement of the everyday that seems to grow with the anticipated arrival of santa... is no longer there... i realize that i now find myself in a totally different phase of life and seeing the holidays in a distinctively changed view... not in a bad way... more bitter sweet.  while this is the first year that i have participated in collectively documenting each december day and i so regret that i did not do this during the magical years... i am very grateful for how this project is bringing back wonderful memories of a most cherished time in our lives.  here's to special moments in ordinary days!  hope you have a happy, scrappy day!