One of My Favorite Things

Every year when my mom puts up her tree and I see it for the first time, that is when I really feel the true spirit of the season. She came up with this idea a few years back. She said now that the most of the kids are out of her home, that she didn't need to focus on the whimsical side of Christmas, but on the real part of Christmas. The whole reason for this time of year. She searched the scriptures and other books to find the names of Christ. She ended up making a little pillow for each name. It really is a sight to behold. As you read each of these names you can't help but feel the spirit in the room.

Each one is made by my mom so right there it makes each one priceless.

This has turned into one of my favorite scriptures. It is the perfect reminder of how we should be. When we are truly doing what we should all of these things come naturally.

She has also started to collect nativities. I think she is somewhere around 40ish. It is fun to show them to the kids. Elsie had to kiss every baby Jesus that she could reach. I think this is one tradition that when my children grow up I will start as well. My kids already say their favorite part of Christmas is the birth of Christ. It really warms my heart. Maybe I should start sooner.