The View from There

ByRachel January 3, 2013March 3, 2021

Christmas Tree lights and a Family Tradition.

One of my favorite Christmas memories.

What are yours?

Rachel

I'm a deep-fried Southern belle, married to a cowboy boot wearin', Harley ridin’ Texan Prince Charming. I am the always proud and frequently exhausted mom to two 8th generation Texans My childhood was spent at my Granny's side learning to cook with cast iron, butter and that special southern ingredient -- love Today, I share my passion for food, family and photography with thousands of monthly readers on my blog, A Southern Fairytale. I love cute boots, my Canon camera, belly laughs with friends, the beach, my family and ellipses..."

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8 Comments

vianney says:

January 3, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Great shot! christmas lights, hot cocoa and warm cookies~

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1. Rachel says:
  
  January 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM
  
  Those are excellent memories, Vianney! Happy New Years! 🙂
  
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Debra says:

January 3, 2013 at 5:46 PM

Nice picture! Every year, my favorite thing about Christmas is watching the delight on my kid’s faces as they open their stockings.

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1. Rachel says:
  
  January 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM
  
  Thank you, Debra! I definitely love watching my kids open their stockings and take in all the magic that surrounds Christmas!
  
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Paula says:

January 3, 2013 at 5:58 PM

Wonderful photo and a great memory! All the best to you and your loved ones throughout 2013.

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1. Rachel says:
  
  January 4, 2013 at 6:05 PM
  
  HUGS Paula! I hope your Holidays were magical and filled with love and joy and laughter <3
  
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Cindy Eikenberg says:

January 4, 2013 at 6:49 AM

Lovely photo and memory! My favorite memories from this Christmas …having my family all together, gathered around the tree opening presents, which I call my “golden moment” of every year! The happiest of New Year’s to you and your family and I look forward to seeing all that you share with us in 2013. ~Cindy

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1. Rachel says:
  
  January 4, 2013 at 6:05 PM
  
  Thank you so much, Cindy! Happy 2013 to you, too! <3
  
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