
Celie enjoying the snow!
In Charlotte this weekend, we woke up to a lovely winter wonderland with fluffy white snow covering everything in sight. While I found the view serene and oh so gorgeous, I was a little disappointed with the timing. I had hoped to use the day to finish up my Christmas shopping and decorations, but mother nature obviously had other plans! Along with the snow storm came an unexpected loss of power, and my husband, dog and I found ourselves forced to stay inside our very cold house with no lights nor heat.
Yet, here I sat feeling more “Christmasy” than ever before. Sure, the house was eerily quiet (I never quite knew how LOUD power actually made a home) and quite cold, but it was a sweet and serene day. Without the distraction of the TV and internet, today has been full of long walks in the snow, reading books by the fire and tree, and cozying up (under three blankets) on the couch. And then it hit me…this right here feels like Christmas…being together, the simplicity of a fire, the beauty of a Christmas tree, and slowing down long enough to actually be present.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas,
Lauren