The Oz Sys

…for “Christma-fying”! (as my sister wittily puts it )

And Christma-fy we certainly did! Despite a jam-packed weekend schedule, we were happy to be able to squeeze this traditional family bonding activity in.

What made the decorating more special was the “re-emergence” of some of our holiday decor that have been stowed away in boxes for the longest time – think 5 Christmases ago! The hand-carved olive wood belen (nativity scene) which dear mom-in-law bought as a souvenir from her Holy Land trip strikes a particularly sentimental and nostalgic chord.

What’s more, we are certainly looking forward to this holiday season for we are expecting my side of the family – yes, they’re all planing into Brissy and foregoing their Paskong Pinoy – yipee! (Of course, we assume all will go well with their visa applications!)

We are hoping that hubby’s side of the fam makes it too the next time.

With the holiday decor up – we declare the merry-making season officially open! Let the Colorado Christmas begin!