Christmas Past

Memories of Christmas always seem to come rushing back when my mom starts making her New England Clam Chowder. the smell and sizzle of the bacon seem to trigger it all. it is a tradition just like the sour cream coffeecake, which we use as a birthday cake for Jesus. maybe she'll let me share the recipe someday.

some years were great, other years i hardly remember.

now a days, it takes me awhile to get in the Christmas spirit. easily blamed on my age, but most likely due to my feelings of loneliness. once i am amongst the nephews though, i feel like a kid again on Christmas. the times spent at the Little Caesar's Christmas Party (just one of the several photos is below) when i was young were not always the best of fun, but Boy! were we Cute! there's been alot of growth in age, size, and numbers since then. i pray that someday i can contribute in more than just age and size.

Merry Christmas to you and your family!