Christmas Decorations

My mom is definitely a control freak. This characteristic shows in many different instances. For example, I have NEVER been allowed to decorate the Christmas tree! Decorating the lights outside didn't happen until last year. But, I still love to look at all the decorations throughout the house. My favorite decorations are a pair of two foot tall, hand painted Santa Clauses. My grandmother painted them and I have always loved them. I've already told my mom that I have dibs on them once I move out :)

The best gift ever!

I remember when I was about in second grade, American Girl dolls were the must have toy. Getting an American Girl twin doll made to look just like me was definitely number one on my wish list from Santa. I would pick out all the outfits I liked from the magazine and just dream about all the fun I would have with my AG doll. Needless to say, whenever I unwrapped the precious doll that looked identical to me I could have screamed in happiness. I loved that little doll to death, and I will never forget her.

Ho Ho Ho

When I was little I absolutely adored Santa Claus. I was 100% certain that he was real! My parents did an amazing job in making me believe in Santa. He ALWAYS replied to my letters! I couldn't imagine that my parents would be the ones to actually write them. One year they even made Santa's footprints in the hallway! But, one of the worst days in my life was in third grade. This boy named Chance was going on and on about how he knew his mom was Santa. I strongly argued with him. I told him he was nuts. Just to prove him wrong I asked my mom if Santa was real. She surprised me when she told me we would talk about it later. I didn't understand...I wanted and answer right then! After she finally gave me the news, I was bawling! You would have thought that someone had died. I was practically hyperventilating. Christmas was never the same.