Every Christmas for over 27 years, I had the most beautiful gift beside me: Yolanda. ❤️🎄 Christmas was our favorite time of the year. And my beautiful wife brought so much life to it—the excitement, the laughter, the love she poured into making it special for everyone around her. For over a quarter of a century, Christmas at Roger’s Gardens was one of our cherished traditions. We never missed it. Walking through those magical displays together, I would look at her and feel so grateful that this was my life. That she was my wife. That we had another Christmas to share. Enjoy these photos from Christmases past. Yolanda was the ultimate host, warm, poised, and always charming. Now I would give anything for one more. One more walk beside her. One more moment watching her face light up. One more chance to hold her close while the carolers sing. This first Christmas without her will hurt in ways I’m only beginning to understand. But I want to celebrate all the Christmases she gave us. Our daughters and grandbabies have so much of her love to carry forward. So do I. And I hope we keep making room for the wonder she loved. If you’re nearby, experience THE STORIES OF THE SEASON at Roger’s Gardens, and don’t miss the LIL’ DICKENS CAROLERS. Take someone you love. Wander slowly. Let yourself feel like a child again. You may find a tradition your family will treasure for years. And take the picture. Hold their hand. Tell them how much you love them. My sweet Yolanda, thank you for every beautiful Christmas. For every memory I get to keep. For making our favorite season feel even more wonderful simply because you were there. I will miss you in every one to come. And I will love you through them all. ❤️