LARA MORITZ KMBC Channel 9 News Anchor Q: What do you like about Winter? A: I love Winter because my birthday is December 7th! As a child, I used to never understand why I had to bring the birthday treats to class when it was MY birthday. I brought gingerbread cookies with red sprinkles on them from our small-town grocery. And my daughter Kathryn was born on December 22nd—a winter baby!! I also love snow. Falling snow is so peaceful and quiet. Growing up in Wisconsin we played in the snow all the time—until we were nearly frozen. I love to watch my two dogs run around when it snows—they remind me to be playful. Q: What is your favorite Winter activity to do in Kansas City? A: One of my favorite Winter-time activities
After opening gifts, we get into our pajamas and watch a movie. I lost the privilege of selecting a movie after I chose “Manchester by the Sea” a couple of years ago. We were so depressed by the end of it—Todd, Tanner and Kathryn won’t even let me ‘suggest’ a movie for Christmas Eve anymore. As my children have grown I’ve come to treasure December 24th as a day we have all together—separate from our crazy, busy lifestyles. “they remind
is sitting near the fire place with one dog (Sasha) sitting on the back of the chair (it’s a big chair) and my other dog (Ella) lying beside me while binge-watching something on TV with my husband Todd. It’s cozy and relaxing and warm! I also love to decorate my house for Christmas. I find I cook more in the Winter too. Walking into a house that smells like comfort food is inviting and relaxing. Q: What is your favorite holiday memory or tradition, and why? A: Christmas Eve is my favorite holiday! My husband—Todd and two children—Tanner and Kathryn started a tradition, years and years ago, by going to early church, having a long dinner of fondue, opening presents and watching a movie. Inevitably, Kathryn begs and begs all day long to open ‘just one present.’ She’ll be 19 years old this year and I know she will still bug us all day long to open ‘just one present.’ The answer is always ‘no, you have to wait until after fondue.’
me to be playful”.
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