I am sooo tired as I sit here.  I can't believe I still have a couple of gifts to get.  I shouldn't really, but I do.  We said we were only getting this 'one' gift for my parents, but I can't do it.  Have to buy a couple of more.  Sigh.  We need a couple of things from the store.  Sigh.

BUT we just got home from looking at Christmas lights.  We take hot chocolate up to the courthouse and walk around looking at the Christmas lights.  The kids look forward to it every year.  This is the 4th year, I think.  It's fun.  I laugh at home much they like doing it, because the lights are actually sorta lame, but... life through the kids' eyes.

I love the decorations. The lights.  The songs.  The tree.  The stockings.  All of it.  My love language is gifts, so this time of year is a high for me.  I love giving just as much as I love receiving. 

We have had a pretty good week.  Not any crafts, but lots of laughs.  Tomorrow we'll bake cookies and watch A Wonderful Life.  Then church.  Right now dh and some of his friends are putting up a big surprise for the kiddos.  A hand-me-down nice play set.  Big wooden kind with all the extra cool things: steering wheel, slide, trapeze bar, swings, etc.  Plus, my inlaws sent us some money for the kids' Christmas and we bought a 'rock wall' to add to the set.  They will wake up and get to play with it tomorrow.  Fun!

I love sitting and looking at the Christmas tree and fireplace well all the other lights are out in the house.

Lord, Thank you for sending the Light of the world to us.  Praise your name!  Let us celebrate His birth!

Amen

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Posted by hsmom23boyz

Just popping in to wish you a very Merry CHRISTmas. I hope things are going better for your family and the ranch. You both have been in my thoughts and prayers.
Many Blessings
Tara B

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Posted by TamInAz

I hope you and your family had a fabulous Christmas!

"It's a Wonderful Life" is my all time fav. holiday movie followed closely by "Christmas Carol".

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Posted by Kg

Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm glad you find it cheerful...I only allow 5 entries per page becuase I don't like the cluttered look - so if you haven't yet read the entries on the older pages, you should. They are VERY FUNNY.

You know, it's weird, but you are one person from the Sonlight Forums whose face I cannot seem forget. I remember your name and your old avatar as if it were yesterday. Oftentimes people change their name or picture, or something like that and I quickly forget about who they were and what they looked liked. But, I can't seem to do that with you...don't know why...but don't worry...I always respect privacy!

Anyway, wanted to tell you that I also love sitting and looking at my Christmas tree - especially when the room is all dark and just the tree is lit up. It's expecially nice when there is a fire in the woodstove.

One last thing: Would you be kind enough to post a blog entry to update us on the situation that happened at the ranch earlier in the month. It would be great to know and pray for you still, if necessary. Hope you are all well!

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