I can NOT believe it is December already!!! Where has this year gone? It feels like it just started. December, for me, is all about family. This time of the year is when all of my sisters, parents, husband, and my pooches get to spend the most quality time.
My favorite December tradition is going to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago (about an hour from where I live) with the whole family. The Museum has a "Christmas Around the World" exhibit that we love to see each and every year! They have trees decorated from all the different countries and they are all so beautiful. I have always been intrigued by holiday decorating and it is incredible to see how people around the world might decorate their trees.
Here is a picture of my parents, my husband, myself, and one of my sisters Lauren at the museum.
My hubby Nick and I by the Christmas trees!! The museum just feels so festive in December!! LOVE IT!!!
My parents and my older sister Tegan.... We got yelled at by security shortly after this picture. Apparently you're not supposed to sit on the display!! Oops!! (hehehe) This tree was gigantic!!! At least 50 feet tall!!!
My older sister, Tegan, and I... she is my scrapbooking partner in crime!!! :)
What is YOUR favorite December tradition? It doesn't have to be holiday related!!! Leave a comment and let us know. Sandy shared her tradition yesterday and the rest of the Ruby Rock-It team will reveal their tradition in the coming weeks.
Have a great weekend!!! And we will see you back tomorrow!!
My favorite December tradition is baking until my heart is content...I think all the people my husband works with are already gaining weight from all my sweets...but they love it...
Posted by: Annette A. | 12/03/2011 at 10:35 AM
SUPER fun!! Our Christmas tradition includes reading yearly journals of important events (to see where we've come and where we started)....and singing in our worship set that's outside (we do Christmas in the Park). LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Posted by: Sav O'G | 12/03/2011 at 01:50 PM
just seeing this~darn FB feed!!! How cool you get to see things like that and be with your family for special outings. Merry Christmas Sarah!!
Posted by: ConnieM | 12/04/2011 at 08:59 AM
I just love Christmas, here in the land of Oz,it can be hot or cold, so thats always a surprise. I love shopping for family and friend, which is what I did at the weekend in Melbourne, 2 whole days of looking, thinking, buying and carrying of lots of parcels. I did buy more decorations for our tree,can never have to many. My family plus 3 large 4 legged sons go to my Sister for a few days, so much fun, food and lots of laughs. Last year my DD spent 6 months including Xmas in Iowa, and had a white Xmas, she loved it so much. I can't wait till the 23rd when I finish work, hope you all have a wonderful fun filled Xmas.
Posted by: Roz Harris | 12/04/2011 at 06:01 PM
Looks like a pretty cool museum! I've been to Chicago a few times but haven't ever been to the museum. I'll have to remember it on our next visit!
Posted by: Mary Ann Jenkins | 12/05/2011 at 09:57 AM
What a fun tradition
Posted by: Gina Lideros | 12/06/2011 at 01:05 PM
The museum sounds like so much fun, Sarah! Love your family photos.
Posted by: Keely Yowler | 12/06/2011 at 08:03 PM
This is great sarah~sorry just seeing this!!!! Merry Christmas!!!!
Posted by: ConnieM | 12/15/2011 at 09:36 AM