This Christmas, I’m noticing the details.  Sometimes the holidays can become this big rush to create joyful moments.  Yet it’s the little moments that are captivating me, and I’m pretty sure that my Christmas journal from Gadanke has a lot to do with it.  Here’s a page from Sunday:

I’m trying to journal a little bit each day.  This entry is all about the moments… like getting snowed OUT of the house.  I’m one of those people who dreams and dreams her whole life of being snowed in one day.  My dream could have come true – if I’d only been home for the weekend!  Drats.

Left journal page:

I cut off the bottom of a red envelope to serve as a pocket.  I added some white stamped lace for a little texture and added the word “Brr….”.  Then I tucked in an article about  winter storms.

Right journal page:

This page is just about the little moments from our Sunday: first eggnog, wrapping gifts, holiday planning.  I drew a red box around some words that really captured the day.  I’m also writing down the location of the events.  Because we live in a rural community, we’re often in different towns for errands or celebrations.  And since who knows where we’ll be next Christmas, simply stating the date and “tire house” immediately places the memory.

What’s a simple moment you’re enjoying today?  Anyone else going crazy for that first cool glass of eggnog or mug of hot chocolate?