No, it’s not going to be a White Christmas here in So Cal, but I am already dreaming of all my holiday favorites.

I know we still need to give thanks, roast our turkeys and prepare all the accoutrements, but I promised myself again this year that I am going to plan ahead, get things done early, brace myself and ENJOY every minute of the holidays.

I’m dreaming of {in no particular order}…

Taking the kids to see Santa:

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Sipping Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate:

Holiday Shopping:

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Baking:

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Christmas Lights:

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Giving to those in need:

Sending out Christmas cards:

Wrapping & delivering gifts:

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Picking out our annual personalized ornaments:

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Christmas Music:

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Watching this:

Decorating the house:

Toasted Panettone on Christmas morning:

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Spending moments with family & friends:

I love this quote…but I believe there’s a typo, no?

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SIX weeks from this Saturday…..

Bring on the red & green, the peppermint, the gingerbread, the egg nog, the sparkles, the wreaths, the garlands, the pine cones…bring on the holiday cheer!

What are you wishing for on this Wednesday?