Thanksgiving 2012 Family Picture
"Glitter, Sparkle and Glow"
by Julie Grossman Christmas 2012
Christmas traditions abound
like glitter
They are memories that sparkle
and glow.
The relationships cherished
are held in our hearts.
The love on each precious face
takes the show.
We make ginger bread houses
with candy and grahams.
They are glued with sugar and
egg white
We craft gifts and then wrap
them with paper and ribbon
Under the family Christmas
tree they’re a sight!
Julie bakes goodies and plans
Christmas Eve.
But first come the décor and
cleaning.
Andy preps for his sermon with
Power Point
And the kids in the Pageant
are beaming.
The sparkle of snow on the
earth and the trees
Bring shouts of joy and
excitement.
Our hillside driveway is
perfect for sledding
We make snowmen with twig arms
that are bent.
Of course there are snow
fights through laughter and tears.
There are trips to the lighted
Christmas lane.
There are candles aglow in the
paper bags lining the walk
And wreaths hung on the front
door window pane.
We sing “Noel” and “Joy to the
World”,
And all the songs we have
learned through the years.
We carol to loved ones wearing
mittens and hats.
We’re cold so hot chocolate
with marshmallows get cheers!
We look forward to the sparkle
of closeness and chatter
Over the winter puzzle and
games on each table.
We are thankful for bounty at
the dinner feast
Then we listen to Christmas movies
on CD or Cable.
There’s warmth from the fire and
warmth in our heart
As we listen to laughter and
glee.
The kids still delight in the
simplest things
Like a sandwich at afternoon
tea.
We gather the grandkids to put
on a show.
They act out the First
Christmas story.
Come Mary and Joseph, the
shepherds and kings
To behold the Christ Child in
his glory.
There’s a handmade ornament we
give to each guest.
We share finger food and good
cheer.
Our hearts are full with happy
cherished moments
Of family, church, students and
friends dear.
We continue to improve our
property, “Juland”,
Which is Julie and Andy’s land
too.
Julie’s Dad is a gardener and
has an active heart.
His pace maker makes him feel
all brand new.
TuscInn, our rental, is home
for Monica and her kids.
The closeness it brings us is
wonderful.
They have their own space and
we do too.
With Caleb and Nate it’s never
dull!
Breauna & the boys love
their Mt. Shasta school.
Breauna’s active in sports and
her studies.
Nate gets to do clay pottery
in his class
And Caleb did track and field
with his buddies.
Ben got a new house, a beauty
in the North State.
Cheyenne has grown by leaps
and bounds.
Cass has her horses and so
does Chey
And they both have their
cousins around.
This year may you notice Glitter,
Sparkle and Glow.
It shines forth in your eyes
and mine.
Let Jesus’ genuine love be
your glitz
And center us in what’s good
and what’s fine.
The warmth of family, the
sparkle of friends,
The glow of Christ’s story we
share.
We love the glitter and
sparkle and glow,
Of a season with love and with
care.
May you and your Christmas be
“Merry”.
May you abound with the gift
of glee.
May you glow with glitter and
sparkle,
Because of love and hope from
God and family.
Contact info: Andy Grossman 530.261.2639
Home 530.938-1567 – 780 S.Weed
Blvd. Weed, CA 96094
Julie: mjulianne@snowcrest.net 530.261.5854
juliannesofcalifornia.com
(Juliart School)
juliannesofcalifornia.artfire.com
(art creations)
1 comment:
My mom wanted to post this year's annual Christmas letter/poem on her Facebook page, but couldn't figure out how to do so, as it had both text and pictures on it. So, I put this on my blog so that she could paste the link. It was the only way we could figure out how to get both her letter and the picture uploaded in the same post. ~monica~
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