Bring On The Joy! Bring On The Cheer!

This is a picture of younger Emily, I believe I am about 8 years old in the picture, and I remember decorating this ornament, excited to give it to my father. Photo by Emily Retzer

My beautiful Christmas tree fully decorated in cherished ornaments, with our stockings hanging above the fireplace. Photo by Emily Retzer

My father loves doing the outdoor decorations. Every year he puts up his life-sized nativity scene and colorful lights on the roof and around the windows. Photo by Emily Retzer

One thing I love about having a chihuahua is being able to dress him up however I like. My dog, Chico, is pictured with a Santa hat and a Christmas sweater to match. Photo by Emily Retzer

Spending time with my family while watching a Christmas movie and drinking hot chocolate by the fire is one of my favorite traditions on Christmas Day. Photo by Emily Retzer

This picture was taken last year (2021) of all the gifts we exchanged with each other. It was a super fun time watching everyone unwrap each other’s gifts. Photo by Emily Retzer.

My birthday is Dec. 22 and when I was 7 years old, I received this pink tree as a birthday present. I was super excited and to this day I still put it up every year in my room. Photo by Emily Retzer

My dog Chico sporting a very festive Christmas hoodie. You can tell by his face that he loves it. Photo by Emily Retzer

Left to right: (back row) Jake Neuner, Justyn Taylor-Ricketts, Eddy Neuner; (front row) Emily Retzer and Amanda Wilt at the Botanical Garden Christmas lights in 2021. Photo courtesy of Susan Neuner.

Bring On The Joy! Bring On The Cheer!

By Emily Retzer

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