:: hello Christmas trees freshly unpacked from the Matson containers.
:: hello shopping mall Santas (you're finally growing on me).
:: hello Salvation Army bell ringers.
:: hello hot chocolate and marshmallow samples at Williams-Sonoma.
:: hello wrapping paper and your coordinating ribbon and tags.
:: hello low-fat eggnog (we cleared out a space in our refrigerator door just for you).
:: hello free-shipping deals.
:: hello holiday movie marathon
:: hello vacation and precious time with family and friends (oh, how I've missed you).