Lady of Guadalupe

"Let not your heart be disturbed... Am I not here, who is your mother? Are you not under my protection?  Am I not your health? Are you not happily within my fold?  What else do you wish? Do not grieve nor be disturbed by anything." - Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 12th, Our Lady of Guadalupe's feast day

        I ended up not having time to make a post on the 12th, so here I am two days later...  My family has always celebrated the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Basically on this type of day we remember and honor whoever's special day it is.  We've always had a special devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe.  I often ask for her prayers to her son, our Lord.  I've always felt a special friendship with her.  I don't know why, but I do.
        So, like every year, my family (whoever could be there) gathered for a dinner at my parents' house.  We listened to Christmas music, talked, put up the Christmas tree, and were just our goofy selves.  Our dinner that night is a lot like Thanksgiving dinner... turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, and pie for dessert!  It was fun actually being able to be there this year for our mini celebration.  I just wanted to share a few photos from that night.  Enjoy!

(Christmas decorations!)

(Setting the table for dinner...)

(me and Monica)

(Joe and I :)

(The Christmas tree!!)

        It may seem simple to anyone else, but December 12th is a special day that will remain close to my heart forever.  The feeling of Christmas really begins at my parent's house that day... Although Joe and I put up our tree the day after Thanksgiving, I still want to enjoy this day, every year, with my parents.  I am happy that I was able to be home that day to help with our lil traditions!  God bless.  Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.

Much love,
~Julia Jean

p.s. I feel bad, because I realized I didn't get pictures of mom, dad, or Pete. :/ Sorry!