It's a white Christmas in the Shenandoah Valley

Snow was gently falling before sunrise in the Shenandoah Valley this morning as I turned on outside Christmas lights, and plugged in the Christmas tree lights and indoor holiday lights before the rest of the household woke. After a brief break, the snow has picked up again against a backdrop of gray skies and the white snow cover already on the ground. Somehow, it seems just right as we gather in the warmth of the woodstove and family.

The scene a bit ago was flying wrapping paper and squeals of delight as gifts were opened and examined ... games pulled out of boxes ... Legos put together ... clothing tried on.

SWAC Daughter gave SWAC Son a snowball gun so that had to be tried outside in the wintry weather. Fuzzy socks, wooly jammies, car care products, cookware ... even a Mr. Potato Head sits on the floor. I love my copy of President Bush's Decision Points from SWAC Daughter ... my Christmas reading has been provided.

My brother-in-law Jon's favorite Christmas movie, "The Christmas Story," is on TBS all day. SWAC Niece has sledding in mind. We've all been watching the weather forecast ... it's a family Christmas and nothing could be better.

Merry Christmas from the Shenandoah Valley!