This blog has been linked up to Velvet Ashes because it goes along with their theme of Keeping Watch! "Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel’s Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart." Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!   I keep saying these things because I still can’t quite wrap my head around feeling Christmasy in 80+ degree weather. Thankfully, the winter breezes have returned and we can happily switch off all AC units for the next few months. Maybe this will be our new marker for “Christmas” each year? There is not a crispness to the air, only a few lights and wreaths decorate the island, and there is definitely a 0% chance of snow. All my boots are still safely packed up in Tennessee. We are creating some new markers though; decorating the house and the tree, Christmas mov