1. Annual Christmas brunch in Connecticut. It has been a crazy long week, like...the longest week of my life. All the days started to blend into each other, but knowing that I would see my family on Sunday gave me something to look forward to when pulling a few 14 hour work days. For the past few years, I've taken the train out from Grand Central to join my Connecticut family for a festive brunch. Mike and I obviously spend Christmas with our parents, so this has been our mini holiday celebration before we begin our travels. Everything about spending time with my family is happy. But that weren't enough, Santa makes an appearance at brunch every year. It was such a sweet sight to watch all the little children in the room rush to the window to press their little noses and tiny fingers up against the glass waiting for Santa to arrive on his Harley Davidson (this year it was a golf cart due to the weather conditions!). The joy and wonder that fills children as they wait for Santa and count down to Christmas is one of the most beautiful gifts of the season. My heart goes out to all the families in Newtown, CT who lost their little angels last Friday. May they all rest in peace.
2. The first snow of the season - Yes, this was back in November, and ironically, it was just days after NYC was pounded by superstorm Sandy. I have talked before about how snow is really the only thing that can slow down the fast-paced lifestyle of Manhattan, and this was just a small storm, with just a tiny bit of accumulation, but I wanted to make sure I documented it, because the first snow of the season really is magical. We didn't have much snow last year, and I have yet to see even a flurry since the snow in November, but I'm looking forward to cozy winter nights snuggling at home with my little family over the next few months...and hats! I just love fun winter hats. 
3. A visit from my dad & brother! My dad & brother were in New York all week for work and a few meetings to close out the year. Even though all of our schedules were full of corporate after hours events, we made time to meet up with each other just for a drink and to enjoy the festivity that makes New York such a special place at Christmastime. Of course, I took my pops & Garrett across the street to my favorite & most cozy pub in the city, Molly's. It was such a treat for me to see these guys, even if it was just for a few hours.
4. This guy! Who doesn't love brand new clothes? I really can't resist anything Fair Isle this season, and why spare Winston from winter's most festive fashion trend? I'm not sure if he wants to kill me in this picture, or if that's just his normal face, but I really can't handle how adorable he looks with those antlers. He's such a trooper for letting me dress him up like a little doll. Don't be surprised if this sweater shows up later this month in a family shot.
5. Christmastime in the City - I get to see this view every day during my walk home from work. That sparkling tree, surrounded by city lights and garland dripping in tiny white bulbs is a breathtaking view that can leave you in awe no matter how often you've seen it. Mike and I fill our schedules to the brim during the holidays, and I'm embarrassed to say that after almost 3 years of living in the city, I haven't ever gotten up to Rockefeller Center to see the TREE! We live in a city where people visit from all over the world to soak up the magic of New York in the City, and we haven't even had time to take advantage of all the festivities that are right in our backyard! I vow not to let it pass me by this year and I'll have a little extra time to take it all in before we welcome 2013! 
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