What I Got for Christmas 2022

I can't believe today is Christmas! This year has flown by so fast. There were both good, and not so good, moments throughout the year, but I am thankful for everything I have, and I can't wait to see what 2023 will bring.

My family's annual traditions are pizza on Christmas Eve and opening presents, and then celebrating with my sister and her family on Christmas day.

All in all, I had a good Christmas.

For those who may be interested, I am posting what I got for Christmas this year. I am not doing this to brag, but just to say what I got.

Here is what I got for Christmas this year:

• Call the Midwife season 1 on DVD
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 on DVD
• Bonanza Season 5 on DVD
• Toy Story 4 on DVD
• A Family Christmas by Andrea, Matteo, and Virginia Bocelli (CD)
• NRSV Bible
• Portable phone charger
• Wall Outlet Extender
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire illustrated edition book
• Harry Potter Crochet Wizardry book by Lee Sartori
• Star Wars: A Musical Journey Violin Instrumental Play-Along sheet music book
• Disney Hits for Ukulele sheet music book
• Ukulele case
• Slippers  
• Prayer Journal for Women
• Sherpa blanket

If you celebrate Christmas, what presents did you get? What traditions are you doing (or did do) this year?

To those who celebrate, I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!

My Favorite Christmas Movies

I can't believe it's the holiday season again! Where has the time gone?!

Even though I don't like the cold and snow, I do like the festivities that come with the season. One of the big ones for me is watching Christmas movies, especially my favorites.

I have already watched several of the movies on this list, and will be watching more leading up to Christmas (I may even watch some more than once!).

Movies are one of the things that help me relax, as well as help get me through a tough time, so any reason to watch a movie, especially holiday movies, is perfect!

So, in no particular order, here are my favorite Christmas movies:

• The Year Without a Santa Claus
• A Christmas Carol (the George C. Scott version, the Jim Carrey Version, and the Muppets version)
• A Christmas Story
• The Polar Express
• Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
• Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
• The Santa Clause
• The Santa Clause 2
• The Santa Clause 3
• Frosty the Snowman
• Home Alone
• Home Alone: Lost in New York
• Miracle on 34th Street (the 1947 version, with Edmund Gwenn as Santa)
• A Charlie Brown Christmas
• Fred Claus
• Arthur Christmas
• The Grinch
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas  

If you celebrate Christmas, what are your favorite Christmas movies?

My Top 10 Favorite Wintertime Activities

 Winter is my least favorite season, as I don't like being cold and walking in snow and ice. But, I do like some of the activities associated with winter.

When winter comes, I am one of those people that prefers to spend my time indoors, so if I can enjoy any activities that don't require going out in the snow, then I am one happy girl!

So, here are my top 10 favorite wintertime activities:

1. Watching Christmas movies 
   I love watching Christmas movies, and only do so during this time of the year (to make them more special and enjoyable).
   
   
2. Making Christmas cookies (and other treats)
   I love to bake, and have always made cookies for Christmas. My dad always requests cream cheese chocolate chip cookies (they are sooo good!!), so that is something I make each year.
   
   
3. Celebrating Christmas with family and friends 
   I love being able to make holiday memories with my friends and family. The holidays are always a special time of year, and I enjoy being with those I love.
   
   
4. Curling up under a warm blanket/comforter
   Since I am one of those people who doesn't like the cold, I love curling up under blankets, and just relaxing and getting cozy.
   
   
5. Listening to Christmas music
   I love listening to Christmas music!! It always puts me in the holiday mood, and makes Christmas more festive and enjoyable.
   
   
6. Drinking hot chocolate
   Hot chocolate is probably my absolute favorite winter drink. It warms me up, it is yummy, and chocolate is one of my favorite treats! I always look forward to 
   
   
7. Building/decorating gingerbread houses
   I love to be creative, and building and decorating gingerbread houses is something I love doing every year. I get to decorate it however I want to, and seeing the finished product is always worth the work.
   
   
8. Wrapping Presents
   I absolutely LOVE wrapping presents! Knowing that the recipient will enjoy the present, and seeing the happiness on their faces, makes wrapping presents all the more special.
   
   
9. Putting a puzzle together
   The colder it gets, the more I want to put a puzzle together (something I love doing no matter what time of year it is!). I am not a winter person, so things that I can do inside, like puzzles, are a big plus for me.
   
   
10. Taking my picture with Santa
    This is one thing I will never get tired of doing, and I don't care what other people think. I love getting my picture taken with Santa!

What are your favorite winter activities? I hope you all have a wonderful holiday season!!

My 2022 Christmas Wishlist

I can't believe it's Christmastime already! This year just flew by!!

Even though I don't like the snow and the cold, I love listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies, baking cookies, and everything else that comes with the holidays.

I love posting about what I want for Christmas, so people can see what I am into, and, of course, what I want for Christmas.

I do not expect to get everything on this list. These are just things that I would like to get. I will be happy with whatever I get for Christmas.

Here is my Christmas list for 2022:

• Mockingjay Part 2 on DVD
• Toy Story 4 on DVD
• Outlander season 2 on DVD
• Bonanza season 5 on DVD
• Call the Midwife season 1 on DVD
• UNO! Attack
• Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza card game
• Infinity Cube Fidget Toy
• Prayer Journal For Women: 52 Week Scripture, Devotional, & Guided Prayer Journal
• Violin stand with bow holder
• 101 Christmas Songs for Violin by Hal Leonard Corp.
• Portable artist easel stand
• Himalayan salt lamp
• A Family Christmas CD by Andrea, Matteo, and Virginia Bocelli
• Hot glue gun
• Prayer journal from Coffee and Bible Time
• Tote bag from Coffee and Bible Time
• Pencil pouch from Coffee and Bible Time
• Star Wars Instrumental Solos for Strings: Violin, Book & Online Audio/Software by John Williams
• Slippers
• Bible carrying case
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition book
• Bible (yes, I am asking for a bible for Christmas!)
• Ukulele case
• Ukulele stand
• First 50 Songs You Should Play on Ukulele book (various artists)
• Ukulele strap
• 3-Tier cooking and baking cooling rack
• Case for my Microsoft Surface Go tablet
• Wall outlet extender
• 3-Tier collapsible cooking and baking cooling rack
• Microsoft Surface case
• Harry Potter: Crochet Wizardy: The Official Harry Potter Crochet Pattern Book by Lee Sartori

I know this is a lot, but like I said earlier, I don't expect to get everything on this list. This is just what I would like to get.

If you celebrate Christmas, what is on your wishlist?