christmas angels

one of my favorite christmas traditions is 

selecting an angel from the salvation army's angel tree.

i have done this for many years, 

and it's a great thing for muffy to do with me now.

she loves selecting a child her age 

and picking out things the little girl might like.

not wanting to dispel any beliefs that santa 

would not deliver for a deserving child, 

i try to explain that this child is not as fortunate 

as others and might like a few extra things under his or her tree.

this year, "our" five-year-old girl asked for a baby alive doll. 

muffy was so excited to pick it out and wrap it up with me.

we added some snuggly jammies, an outfit and socks, 

a soft stuffed teddy and coloring book and crayons.

she was so excited to deliver it last night to the drop-off location, 

and thankfully, all the angels on the tree had been adopted.

i hope in some small way, 

my little christmas angel has made a happier holiday for another.