it's beginning to look a lot like christmas

The days are moving exceptionally fast and Christmas is steadily creeping up on us. My perception of time has been so non-existent that I just realized Christmas is next week! While I scramble to finish up my Christmas shopping, here are a few things that I absolutely love about this holiday season:

Sugar cookies...or any desserts/pastries, really.

Decorative garlands & wreaths

Homemade ornaments (I made these all by myself!)

Using ornaments you made as a child

Beautiful bright lights

Spending time with loved ones

Decorating the Christmas tree

The smell of pine