Here we are another year has evaporated. I wish I could find the brakes on life. I would really like to slow it down just a bit. But c'est la vie....Thanksgiving was wonderful. My paternal grandmother was able to be at our house which made me very happy.
Chris, Allison and I embarked on our yearly tradition of going to the local Christmas tree farm the day after Thanksgiving to pick the perfect tree. We were successful and the decorating commenced. I sort of like that Thanksgiving was early this year. I feel like I'm ahead on getting things done for the holidays rather than the usual feeling of "hurry up" because I'm behind. It is really looking a lot like Christmas around our house.
We have been big kids the last couple of weeks too. I think we have managed to watch every Christmas cartoon that has come on network television and have the DVR set to record the ones we might miss because of other things we have to do. Of course, the season is not complete without viewing National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation at least once. CHECK...that's done. And, of course, A Christmas Story will be viewed on Christmas day.
Shopping is almost finished. Yay! Christmas cards must be mailed this week. I'm slowly ticking down the list. The Christmas parties begin this weekend and pretty much go each weekend until Christmas. They will be a good time though. Family and friends are always a good time. However, this Christmas will be one member of my family short. My uncle passed away last week. May he rest in peace. He will be missed. I love you Uncle Rickey. May your first Christmas in heaven be a most glorious occasion! What better way to celebrate Christmas than with Jesus?!?
