Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Holiday Crunch

Okay, so it's only 2 days until Christmas Eve.  I FINALLY did and sent out my Christmas cards today!  For those of you who are not Catholic, Christmas actually goes through The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord which is the Sunday after Epiphany Sunday.  That being said, your Christmas cards will be right on time!!! :)

Has anything else gotten prepared for Christmas?  Not really.  Presents are "paper wrapped" but no ribbon, bows, or name tags on them.  Only traditional Chex Mix has been made a few times, but no baking.

I have tried to make this Advent a season of service to those in need.  It has been interesting.  I didn't realize how hard that would be.  For some reason, I thought because I was doing these gestures, I wouldn't stress about doing all the expected preparations one usually does between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Heck, it took me 3 weeks just to put up the Christmas decor, and if it wasn't for Clif's help, I would still be working at it!!!  I decided when the kids come home, I will display for them what was not used and give the option to claim it for themselves.  If not, it goes bye-bye.

Shopping...again, Clif to the rescue.  He did the majority of the shopping again this year.  I did go with him Saturday when we had our "1 day" cool front that put me temporarily into the Christmas spirit.  We had a wonderful day together.

Valerie is going to prepare our Christmas dinner and breakfast for us this year.  I am SO excited!  I told her I would help her, but it will be nice not to be cooped up in the kitchen all day while others enjoy festivities.  I am looking forward to spending time outside the kitchen this year!  YEAH!!!

Thought you all might enjoy Amber's 4 and 5 month photos she took of Levi.  She gets such great shots.  I just have to share.  Enjoy.....    And Merry Christmas!

The LCR are his initials... Levi Carter Rando









Okay Mom, here's a cute pose for you.



I'm getting frustrated with this hat.  It's too hot!



There.  Now I can cool off.  Whew! Put that in your pipe and smoke it!



I'd much rather pose this way.  Much more comfortable.



Until next time....

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