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I'm not sure why I'm so into making lists as of late, but here's another for you.

Top Reasons I'm Looking Forward to Christmas Break:

1. Christmas lights!!!!

2. I want to volunteer at a soup kitchen.

3. I will be able to leisure read.

4. Hot cocoa makes me smile.

5. All three siblings under one roof??? Yessir!

6. Slumber party with Mallory Huber

7. Christmas carols on the radio make driving time more enjoyable.

8. Putting up the Christmas tree with Jennifer Metcalf is a tradition that can't be broken, yet.

9. Christmas trees, in general :)

10. There's something magical about being able to see your breath on a cold day.

11. NO MORE SCHOOL!!!!

12. bulky sweaters

13. turtle necks

14. warm, Christmas socks :)

15. reading the story of Jesus' birth with my family

16. CPR recertification? I'm a nerd.

17. Christmas choir!

18. Loukas time

19. annual sibling picture

20. There's something to enjoy about finding that perfect gift for people.

21. Hearing the Salvation Army jingle bells is completely nostalgic.

22. Christmas parades

23. Bellevue sing Christmas tree

24. It's a Wonderful Life :)

25. I'm determined to watch A Christmas Story in its entirety, for the first time ever (!!!) this year.

There's more to come, kids. I'm excited.