While I am not completely done with preparations yet, I feel like I am on top of things this year. I got all of my shopping done early, so that helped immensely. And, the dog treats have been baked and the Christmas cards were made and are in the process …
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. We hosted Thanksgiving at our house this year. My parents, brother, grandmother, and great-aunt shared the day with us. Not to brag, but I really have this holiday cooking thing down to a science. I did have some help with the food–my mom brought …
We had another Christmas celebration today. This one was at Judy’s house. She was away over the holidays so hence the late get-together. We went over there around suppertime so she ordered some pizza. Yum! She sent us home with a few pieces and I just ate another one moments …
Christmas Day started off early. Jake woke us up at 6:30 even though I specifically told him not to get us up before 7:30. I should have penalized him one gift. Instead, we let him suffer until 7am. I had to get the ham on at 7:30, so I needed …
Whether I was ready or not, Christmas started today. I spent the week (and most of today) getting ready. And, I made it–just in time. Brian’s parents and his grandmother celebrated Christmas Eve with us. We met at our church for the 4:30pm children’s service. Our church started this service …