Music is my Therapy

Song: MMMBop Artist: Hanson   This year literally flew by in an MMMBop ;) But really! Where did the year go!? Is it really time for a NEW YEAR, again !? How can this be!?       "In an MMMBop it's gone"    I really wish they had finished this gif since it's the best part ;)       "Wait, it was here....right here and now it's, it's gone...."   GOOD-BYE 2014!! IT'S BEEN A GOOD ONE! THANK YOU FOR A YEAR OF AMAZING MUSIC, ESPECIALLY HANSON :)

Song: Silent Night Medley Artist: Hanson   I began with Hanson and now I must end with Hanson :) And end this wonderful Christmas season honoring Him, the greatest gift this Christmas season, the one who makes us free and makes new beginnings possible, our Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope everyone has had a blessed and  very   Merry Christmas! #HeistheGift #Ilovethissong #ImgoingtomissSnowedIn :(     O holy night the stars are brightly shining This is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Till He appeared and his soul felt its worth At thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees O hear the angels' voices O night divine O night when Christ was born Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace Fall on y...

Song: It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Artist: Andy Williams MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!   Well, here we are, Christmas Eve!! I can't believe that "Finally, It's Christmas!" It's here, it's really here! "Feels like we've been waiting  all year! " ;) I finally finished all my Christmas shopping and I'm so excited for Christmas morning, to spend this last "regular" Christmas with my family! I love them so much, they are truly the greatest gift to me this year. This truly is the happiest time of the year! Also, I finished the book of Luke today and I must say, I have officially started a new tradition for myself. I loved reading about my Savior and the life that he lead throughout the month. This is a must if you are seeking to grow closer to him. I love my Savior so very much and I know that he lives. I hope to keep his spirit with me and remember HIM during all the festivities and excitement of Christmas. HE is the GIFT....

Song: Little Drummer Boy Artist: Pentatonix/Josh Groban   I can't decide which version I love more! Both are so awesome! I love this sweet song. The simplest of gifts are the best! Homemade gifts, gifts from the heart are the sweetest and most tender expressions of love. I know Jesus is grateful for each gift we give, even if it's small, inexpensive and sometimes even unnoticed. I truly love my Savior and hope I can give him a gift this year from my heart to show him how much I love and honor him.   "I have no gift to bring, Pa-rum-pum-pum. That's fit to give our King, pa-rum-pum-pum, pa-rum-pum, pa-rum-pum-pum. Shall I play for you? Pa-rum-pum-pum, me and my drum.....I play my drum for him, pa-rum-pum-pum. I played my best for him pa-rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum-pum, rum-pum-pum. Then he smiled at me p a-rum-pum-pum-pum, me and my drum."     Come they told me Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum A new born King to see Pa-rum-pum-pum-pum ...

Song: Little Saint Nick Artist: Hanson   I LOVE Hanson's version of this song! I listened to this one on repeat the first few times I listened to 'Snowed In' :) It's so much fun to sing and dance to and it just makes me SMILE! Isaac does a terrific job with this song! Rock on Hanson and Merry Christmas!   Oooooooo Merry Christmas daaaay Well way up north where the air gets cold There's a tale about Christmas That you've all been told And a real famous cat all dressed up in red And he spends all year workin' out on his sled He's a little Saint Nick Little Saint Nick He's a little Saint Nick Little Saint Nick Just a little bobsled we call it old Saint Nick But she'll walk a toboggan with a four speed stick She's candy apple red with a ski for a wheel And when Santa hits gives gas man just watch her peel He's the little Saint Nick Little Saint Nick He's the little ...

Song: Angels From the Realms of Glory Artist: Piano Guys, David Archuleta and Peter Hollens In honor of this sabbath day, the week of Christmas, I want to share this amazing video. I absolutely LOVE it! It's message, the video it's all so beautiful and welcomes the spirit. I love watching so many great people come together to truly "share the gift" the true gift and meaning of Christmas, the greatest gift of all: The Christ, the Savior, our Lord and King. HE is the GIFT. He is Christmas. I hope and pray that he will be in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. As I have read a chapter a day from the book of Luke this month, my testimony has strengthened and my love for my Savior has increased. MERRY CHRISTMAS!! And may we remember Christ, the greatest gift we will ever receive :) Gloria, Gloria Angels, from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story, Now proclaim Messiah's...

Song: A Wonderful Christmas Time! Artist: Paul McCartney   Today was my older sisters bridal shower! It was so much fun and everything turned out perfectly! The food, the decorations, the people, everything was wonderful! It couldn't have been better :) I am so proud of my family who helped out sooooo much! I just feel soooo happy and blessed right now and this song is such a fun song all about having a WONDERFUL time (especially at Christmas!)       The mood is right The spirits up We're here tonight And that's enough Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time The party's on The feeling's here That only comes This time of year Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time The choir of children sing their song Ding dong, ding dong Ding dong, ding ohhhh Ohhhhhhh Simply having a wonderful Christmas time Simply having a wonderful Christmas time The word is out About ...

Song: Believe Artist: Josh Groban I LOVE this song!! It has such a BEAUTIFUL message and well, it's Josh :) He's incredible. Christmas isn't Christmas without hearing this song a couple hundred times throughout the holiday :) Children sleeping, snow is softly falling Dreams are calling like bells in the distance We were dreamers not so long ago But one by one we all had to grow up When it seems the magic's slipped away We find it all again on Christmas day Believe in what your heart is saying Hear the melody that's playing There's no time to waste There's so much to celebrate Believe in what you feel inside And give your dreams the wings to fly You have everything you need If you just believe Trains move quickly to their journey's end Destinations are where we begin again Ships go sailing far across the sea Trusting starlight to get where they need to be When it seems that we have lost our way We find ourselves again...

Song: Baby It's Cold Outside Artist: Michael Buble and Idina Menzel   Since today it was actually SNOWING and seems to be the coldest day of December to date (this has been such a weird December) I dedicate this fun song today! I LOVE this version!! BY FAR the BEST one I've heard. And the music video is absolutely adorable :) Melts my heart!     I really can't stay Baby, it's cold outside I've got to go away Baby, it's cold outside This evening has been Been hoping that you'd drop in So very nice I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice My mother will start to worry Beautiful, what's your hurry? My father will be pacing the floor Listen to the fire place roar So really I'd better scurry Beautiful, please don't hurry But maybe just half a drink more Put some records on while I pour The neighbors might think Baby, it's bad out there Say what's in this drink? No cabs to be had out there I wish...

Song: Hear Those Jingle Bells Artist: Hanson   This is a member's only song that came out a few years ago. I recently discovered it and, of course, LOVE it! It has a great message. And it describes exactly what I want this year for Christmas. A real, genuine, fun Christmas with my family. To eat good food, listen to Christmas music, sing carols, spend time with my loved ones. Gifts are the last thing on my mind (except for the gifts I want to give to others). I just want a Christmas to remember!   "Finally I figured it out, gifts are not what Christmas is about."     Nothing on Santa's sleigh Will make my list on Christmas Day There ain't a bow or bag A box or tag Could hit the mark Finally figured it out Gifts are not what Christmas is about You really wanna give me something? The only thing I want at Christmas time ...

Song: What Christmas Means to Me Artist: Hanson   Because "Snowed In" rocks and little Zac is freaking adorable singing his heart out in this song :) And because this is just a FUN song!     Candles burning Lots of mistletoe Lots of snow and ice Everywhere we go Choir singing carols Right outside my door All these things and more That's what Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love I see your smiling face Like I've never seen before Though I love you madly It seems I love you more The little though you give me Will touch my heart for sure All these things and more That's what Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love Christmas means to me my love I feel like...

Song: Do You Hear What I Hear? Artist: Carrie Underwood   I have heard this song a lot this Christmas season and I really love it! So I thought I would share :) I especially love Carrie Underwood's version :)   Said the night wind to the little lamb Do you see what I see Way up in the sky little lamb Do you see what I see A star, a star Dancing in the night With a tail as big as a kite With a tail as big as a kite Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear (do you hear what I hear) Ringing through the sky shepherd boy Do you hear what I hear (do hear what I hear) A song, a song High above the trees With a voice as big as the sea With a voice as big as the sea Said the shepherd boy to the mighty king Do you know what I know (do you know what I know) In your palace warm mighty king Do you know what I know (do you know what I know) A child, a child Shivers in the cold Let us bring him silver and gold Let us bring him si...

Song: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Artist: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow   This has always been one of my favorite Christmas hymns. I love the message of this song.     I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men. I thought how, as the day had come, The belfries of all Christendom Had rolled along the unbroken song Of peace on earth, good will to men. And in despair I bowed my head: "There is no peace on earth," I said, "For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will to men." Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: "God is not dead, nor doth he sleep; The wrong shall fail, the right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men." Till, ringing singing, on its way, The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime, Of peace on earth, good will to men!

Song: I'll Be Home For Christmas Artist: Josh Groban   I absolutely love Josh Groban and his version of 'Home for Christmas' really pulls on the heartstrings! I am so thankful that I am blessed to be with my family and loved ones during the holidays! The holidays would truly not be the same without my family! Also, I am so grateful for the service men and women who sacrifice so much of their time to defend our country.     I am dreaming tonight of a place I love Even more than I usually do And although I know it's a long road back I promise you I'll be home for Christmas You can count on me Please have snow and mistletoe And presents on the tree Christmas Eve will find you Where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams Christmas Eve will find me Where the love light gleams I'll be home for Christmas If only in my dreams If only in my dreams

Song: Sleigh Ride Artist: Pentatonix   This has always been one of my very favorite Christmas songs! I love Pentatonix's version, they're whole Christmas album(s) That's Christmas to Me and PTXmas are just so awesome! I've really been enjoying listening to them this holiday season :)   Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, Ring-ting-tingling too, Come on, it's lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you, Outside the snow is falling And friends are calling, "Yoo hoo", Come on, it's lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you. Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, Let's go, let's look at the show, We're riding in a wonderland of snow. Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, It's grand, just holding your hand, We're riding along with a song Of a wintry fairy land. Our cheeks are nice and rosy, And comfy cozy are we, We're snuggled up together Like two birds of a feather would be, Let's take that road...

Song: Christmas Time Artist: Hanson   Since this is my first time listening to Hanson's "Snowed In" I have been discovering all their fun songs and just really enjoying myself :) 'Christmas Time' is a really sweet song with a great message of showing extra love and kindness to those around us, especially at this most wonderful time of year. I really like this song a lot and I am just blown away (as usual) at the talent and maturity in song writing that these three brothers had at such tender ages. I give Hanson a standing ovation for all their hard work. They're just awesome!!!   Everything's different But nothing has changed Are we going in circles It's Christmas again Can't you hear the sleigh bells ring All our voices unite And look up to the heavens See the stars shining bright Everybody needs a little lovin' Around Christmas time Somehow you got to know you're going to be all right Do you really remember how it ...

Song: Merry Christmas Baby Artist: Hanson   I absolutely LOVE 90's era Hanson! I don't know what it is about them at that time, probably the fact that they were so young and talented and flippin' adorable, but there are definitely days that I am just more in a "90's Hanson" mood and just pretend they're young again. :) Anyway, I have been loving "Snowed In" and 'Merry Christmas Baby' is definitely one of my faves from the album. Taylor's vocals were already starting to deepen and well, it's Taylor! He's always been a performer :) And I LOVE it!   Merry Christmas Baby Merry Christmas baby Merry Christmas baby Sure did treat me nice Merry Christmas baby Sure did treat me nice Bought me diamond rings for Christmas I feel like I'm in paradise Be at my side I got music on my radio Feel my vibe I got music on my radio I feel like I'm going to kiss you underneath the Mistletoe Santa's coming ...

Song: Mary Did You Know? Artist: Pentatonix   I LOVE this song and I especially LOVE Pentatonix's version. I get chills whenever I listen.   "That sleeping child your holding is the GREAT, I AM!"     Mary, did you know that your baby boy would one day walk on water? Mary, did you know that your baby boy would save our sons and daughters? Did you know that your baby boy has come to make you new? This child that you've delivered, will soon deliver you. Mary, did you know that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man? Mary, did you know that your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand? Did you know that your baby boy has walked where angels trod? When you kiss your little baby, you kiss the face of God. Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know?.. Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know? Mary, did you know?.. The blind will see, the deaf will hear and the dead will live again. The lame will leap, the dumb will speak,...

Song: Joseph (I Was Not His Father, He Was Mine) Artist: Michael McLean's The Forgotten Carols   I really love this sweet and tender song. Joseph was a wonderful man who truly loved his wife Mary and Jesus. He was their protector while Jesus was young. He got them away from a wicked king who would have had the baby killed. ( Matthew 2:13-14 , 19-23 ). Although Joseph knew he was never truly Jesus' father, he loved him as his own. I believe Joseph was a valiant, faithful, humble, kind and loving man who was the perfect "father-figure" for the Savior while he was growing up.   I love how this song shows this tender side of Joseph and his humble love to his Savior.     He was working late one evening With the wood he knew so well When she thought she recognized him Though at first, She couldn't tell As she humbly begged his pardon A strange sadness swelled inside When she asked, "aren't you the father,  of the man they cru...

Song: Breath of Heaven Artist: Amy Grant   I love this song. It is so beautiful and touching. I can picture Mary, sitting atop a donkey silently pondering some of these thoughts as she makes her journey to Bethlehem. Wondering why she was chosen. It must have seemed like an overwhelming responsibility and I'm sure she felt self-conscious and worried she wouldn't be good enough. I love Mary. She seemed to be such a sweet soul. She was obviously something special, being hand-chosen by the Lord to be the mother of the Savior of the world. Mary seemed to be very thoughtful. She was not out-spoken. Rather she "....kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." (Luke 2:19). She was thoughtful, loving, caring and brave. Courage is definitely a word that comes to mind when thinking of this valiant woman.     I have traveled many moonless nights Cold and weary with a babe inside And I wonder what I've done? Holy Father, You have c...

Song: Everybody Knows the Claus Artist: Hanson   My sister and I made Taylor Hanson's donuts tonight (courtesy of the 'Finally, It's Christmas' live stream from last week) and I must say they turned out divine! We had a blasty-blast jammin' to Hanson's "Snowed In" while we baked :) This song is the "December song of the day" because I also received my Hanson Christmas package in the mail and got to where my "Everybody Knows the Claus" apron while baking!! Also, "DON'T FORGET THE DONUTS!!"     Don't you smell the cookies he's bakin' Can't you see that belly, it's shakin' Don't take a cookie off that pan You don't want to mess with this man You've never seen this side of him before You know he won't be knockin' at your door Here comes Santa Clause (said here he comes, here he comes!) Doin' all th...

Song: I Cannot Find My Way/Three Kings Artist: Michael McLean's "Forgotten Carols"   This is one of my favorites! There are times when we all feel lost, confused and scared. In those moments of fear and doubt we must turn to Him who knows all. He is the way! He will help us! Just as the three wise men were able to find the baby Jesus, we can find him still today.   "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,.......and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.   When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.   And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." (Matthew 2:...

Song: The Shepherd (You Were Not There in Bethlehem) Artist: Michael McLean's "Forgotten Carols"   I really like how this song is told through the perspective of a shepherd who did not see the angels nor the Son of God personally. It eludes to the fact that we are the shepherd. We have not seen Jesus Christ with our mortal eyes but we need to believe that he is real. That he lives. And that we can and will see him some day soon.   "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.   And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.   And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy , which shall be to all people.   For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. - How would I receive this gift?   ...