Okay...I know it's only "Christmas in July," but it's just so FUN. When I was a kid, we used to go to the Poconos in the summer. My uncles had a house there. One summer, we decided to celebrate Christmas in July. I remember my uncles decorating, and my parents taking us kids to Jim Thorpe (the small town there) to pick out small gifts for one another. It is such a distinct memory that I have, as are all memories from our times in the Poconos. I remember what the house smelled like, Coppertone SPF 30. And everytime I smell that sunscreen, it brings me back to that place...and puts a smile on my face.
Anyway, we celebrated on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday consisted of baking cookies, listening to Dolly & Kenny's "Once Upon a Christmas," watching Christmas movies and reading 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Oh, and making Pumpkin Pie Martinis!
After the fun preperations, we set out cookies and milk...*just in case.*
Lo and behold...Santa made his way to San Diego. Also, along for the ride, bearing a note from the Big Guy, was Jingles. He is our Christmas Elf! The kids opened small gifts and we made cinnamon buns for breakfast, as we do every Christmas morning! We enjoyed hot chocolate and made a ham. It was a wonderful Christmas...in July.
The best part...celebrating the *holiday* with my Mom!
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