Oh I was ONE happy girl.
I finally felt the Christmas spirit.
Ry and I left the kids, the chaos, and went on a date. Just us. finally. peace.
We SAT and listened to one of my favorite singers:
Peter Breinholt. A local "famous" Utah musician.
His voice is heaven on earth...Seriously angelic. beautiful. calm. serene.
He sang all his Christmas melodies. Just his voice and his guitar.
His voice melted my heart and flooded back Christmas memories.
I cried. Yup, simple happy tears. Ry was worried about me. I was fine. But thinking.
Remembering why I love this time of year.. 3 words: my family, my kids, this life...
I felt happy emotions and sad emotions, reflecting on so much. BUT in the end.
I had such a G R A T E F U L heart. For my life, for my kids, for RY. For our existence. What a gift. Some days hard, some days great, but in the end, it's still a gift.
I soaked up 2 and 1/2 hours of the most beautiful music and words.
So thankful we bought these tickets and took a night for ourselves. Almost didn't.
It rejuvenates me for the days ahead. To remember,
to love, and to enjoy these last few days of Christmas.
And to ultimately remember the true meaning:
Christ.
Singing now: Peter Breinholt. Beautiful voice. Isn't it sweet?
Download his Christmas album from Itunes, or borrow the cd from me....I promise, it will be your favorite.
My favorite songs: "Wake up Little Child" and "Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella."
Looking forward to the Brown family Christmas party tonight. ALWAYS our favorite night to share with everyone: food, white elephants, stories, memories, laughter, and tears. These past few weeks have been non-stop, complete (good) craziness. Yesterday I thought I wasn't gonna make it between 2 basketball games, swim team, birthday parties and me cooking and hosting Gma Suzy's bday dinner....argh! I think I love it and hate it all at the same time...Just wish we had more time, for everything. But so grateful that I have a life. WORTH. living.
Merry Christmas to you all...5 days and counting!
(and thanks to Peter..who's been blasting throughout our house all month..love him.)
Song: Peter Breinholt, 'Edwin's Tale' 1862
