festive favorites

This is a list of my favorite things about my favorite time of year...

...The friendly faces all around...

...The smell of Christmas trees...

...Christmas Ornaments that Sparkle...

These are a few of my favorite oranaments from my very own tree

...The joy of picking up a meaningful gift for someone you love...

...The togetherness of family...

I have an amazing family. We are all reminded of how blessed we are, especially during this time of year, to have one another.

...Making memories that you will cherish for a lifetime...

...Mariah Carey and NSYNC Christmas music...

...Dressing up...

The Fabulous shoes I am going to wear for a holiday party.

...Beautifully wrapped packages...

Max, my dog, on top of the presents...he is so silly.

...My mom's Rum cake...

...Driving to see Christmas lights...

Peacock Lane is a famous Portland Christmas tradition, I am excited to see the lights on Peacock Lane with my roommates this year!

...The tree lighting in Pioneer Courthouse Square...

Never will I ever go and see the actual tree lighting again, but I love to venture to the square sometime during the holidays each year and admire the beauty in the very center of the city.

...Watching Christmas movies with a hot cocoa in hand...

...Baking cookies...

...Feeling like a kid on Christmas morning...

...Fun with friends...

...Traditions...

As you can tell there are many things that I enjoy about this warm and happy time of year, and if you have any I would love to hear them. Hope your holiday season is starting out with much magic and joy.

XOXO,

Courtney