Bruce made it back home safely last Saturday night from El Salvador. There's always something exciting about going to the airport late at night to wait for your loved one to emerge from the terminal. Watching the big planes up close as they jet off the runway and then others landing gently by the guidance of the blue, red and white lights. The kids all bouncing off the walls.  We were glad to see daddy home safe and sound. He spent the whole week telling us about every experience he'd encountered. You can read more about his trip soon on our other blog.

For our Thanksgiving celebration, we traveled up to MI to see mom and dad's new home. My brother, sister and their families were all there. The cousins had four days to run and play and explore the woods around the house. We had a blast playing Catch Phrase and euchre. Ofcourse by the time Diane and I got warmed up, we'd lost more than we'd won. But, who's counting?? We had fun anyway. LOL

It's hard to believe Christmas is around the corner...only 23 days! My dear sister Diane LOVES decorating her home for Christmas. This year, they found the tallest tree on the farm....a whomping 15 feet high!! Unfortunately, they had to hack off a couple feet due to that darn ceiling!! As well as having to anchor it to the wall on both sides. It is a beauty though!! Kudos to your creatively rich decorating talent Sis!! Your home is a sure Southern Living photo shoot in the  making. :)

Myself on the other hand, is a different story. This year, as much as I'm looking forward to enjoying the season of Christ with my family, I just can't seem to get into getting everything out. I know. It doesn't seem right. I just feel like we've been so busy for so long that I'd rather not do one more thing to make it any busier. No, I'm not being a hum-bug....really! It'll come. After our house guest this week and the Christmas Tea at church on W, Th and Fr.....we'll go cut a tree on Sunday. I do look forward to that. :)