Christmas Break Research Paper

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As I sat on the hard, grubby airplane seat, I looked out the window and realized how beautiful this world was and how fortunate I am to have this Christmas trip. Then, my mind drifted off thinking about the eventful, exciting few weeks that lay ahead of me. I would have family, food, and fun, for this 2015 Christmas break would be the best one yet! My mind drifted back to real time, and I looked out at the puffy, white clouds right beside me. I looked down and saw white mountains, so we were so close to Jackson Hole, Wyoming! We were getting closer to family! After days of cuddling, playing, skiing, making snow forts, exploring, and many other fun cousin activities, it was finally Christmas. I had been so blessed with this valuable family time, and I felt so lucky to have a Christmas while many children can’t have one. I woke up on Christmas morning with the joy and enchantment that I am graciously allowed do experience. I ran downstairs with my little, ecstatic cousins. Maddie, Joey, Jack, and I looked in awe with all of presents around us. I wondered how I ever earned this privilege while many children wake up …show more content…
I was grateful for this time in Los Angeles with loved ones, and I was grateful for the memories we would make that I could remember fondly for life. Auntie Dee and I were sitting at the kitchen table while we decorated a gingerbread house. I had green icing all over my mouth and hands, and everybody was full-heartedly laughing. It is those moments that one will always cherish, for everyone remembers beautiful, loving times with people you love. That week was filled with many trips to the mall, friends, and simply time to sit on the couch with my grandma while we talked and laughed. Then, when my time with this family was over, I was blessed with yet another trip. This time we were traveling to Hawaii, oh, how much I have to truly be thankful