Celebrate

Celebrate...to observe in some special way, with ceremonies, rejoicing, or festivities.

Around these parts, there is much to celebrate in the months of October and November.  Things have been rather hectic (more so than normal) in our household for the past two months!!  Things are slowing down, just in time to swing into the Holiday Season!  

We have two birthdays, along with Halloween, then our wedding anniversary, and of course, Thanksgiving. It seems as though the celebrating is continual and ongoing! 

There are no ceremonies involved, unless you count singing Happy Birthday to the celebrant. However, there is always much rejoicing, and occasionally festivities.  We mark the various occasions with special meals, a night out to a special place for dinner, cake, song, gifts...all to recognize that THIS is a special time, and should be treated accordingly.



Our 16th Wedding Anniversary

What are some of the things that you celebrate?  Birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, special accomplishments?

HOW do you celebrate? A special night out? A special gift?

Although we do celebrate the bigger life events, we also celebrate some of those things that there may not necessarily be a Hallmark sentiment for...

A special reunion on a return home...

Daddy returns home after a long time and long way away

An important life decision...



Jesus in her heart





A big accomplishment...



A soccer goal...SCORE!



An end to a great season



 





A ballerina's big night

 After recently traveling to Walt Disney World, one thing they know how to do (and do very well) is CELEBRATE.  It's fantastical, and also very infectious.

One of the parade themes:  CELBRATE TODAY!

 

 

Regardless of the cause for celebration or the manner in which we celebrate, we SHOULD. absolutely. celebrate...

...the important dates on the calendar, the milestones, but also the little everyday things!  

 

Celebrate that A on the Spelling test. Celebrate that winning score, or even a great play. Celebrate those special times.





Completing the Half-Marathon



Whatever is happening, whomever you are with, CELEBRATE it!  It is the gift given to you today, this moment, this special time.

"Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, make every day a holiday and celebrate just living."~~ Amanda Bradley