Christmas Rush is through

 

Tonight we had Paul, Jill, Katlyn, Cole, Richie & Judy over to our house tonight for Spaghetti. I won't post all of the pictures.. but I will give a sneak peek as to some little Holiday Treats that some of you may be receiving. I have shopped, wrapped, and stuffed these cute little bags with some unknowns.. at least for a little while longer anyway. I feel like I have not had the time to enjoy the season. It is sooo stupid that I get wrapped up with gifts, and tape, and boxes, tissue paper, list and stuffers for these little bags that I won't enjoy Christmas music but two more days... I think that I am in Season DENIAL! Why can't this last just a little longer. I am simply not through sitting in my living room with the Christmas tree.. simply not through with the decorations in my home that make it look warm and inviting. I am NOT through.. do you hear me December??? Do you? Add a week to the month, PRONTO!

Seriously.. It has gotten away from me... but I am excited that in the next two to three days... I will be with family, and get to eat some great food. For me, Christmas is a three day event. Christmas Eve I spend it with my Dad's side of the family... Christmas Day is a mixture between Dennis' family, My mom's side of the family, and then just my mom and Keith for our gift exchange pretty late in the evening. THEN we usually get together on my birthday.. whoever it may be... usually friends mixed in. I have not decided where I want to eat this year. If you want to join us, call me! :)

Anyway.. I am going to bed now. I guess I should add one more photo of a Christmas scene in my house.

By the way.. I have not forgotten that Jesus' birth is the reason why we have Christmas. I ponder this great happening all year around.. and I think that is the way that it should be. Christmas is also very world absorbed, and it has LOST its meaning. I am currently praying over a way to weed out the world in our Christmases, but I have not figured out how to do it. Any ideas, friends???