Merry Christmas!

It is that wonderful time of the year. We have not sent out any Christmas cards the past few years, and this year we thought we would. I made a list of over 50 names, and then after a big sigh, I said NO WAY! So we narrowed the list to 25 names. Then I started searching through all our pictures from 2010, so find one really good picture of our whole family. No Luck. So then I decided not to send out any Christmas Cards. Then I thought of those few folks who don't have internet, who don't use Facebook, and who would really love a Christmas card in the mail. So we narrowed our list to 11 people. I printed 11 photos. We hand wrote 11 cards, our kids made most of the cards by hand. And I mailed them out!!!!

Today I spent most of my day at the school, helping with Christmas parties. I am exhausted! Yes, it was fun! But, I seriously need a nap!

Christmas presents are wrapped and all under the tree. I love sitting at night, in the decorated living room, when the house is quiet and only the Christmas lights are on. It is such a warm, fuzzy feeling. I am looking forward to the next week. We don't have too much going on, except my brother is coming for the day Saturday, Kids Christmas singing at church on Sunday, Christmas party on Tuesday, Anniversary on Thursday, Miah's Birthday party the Tuesday after Christmas. Besides that, we will be chilling out. Seriously, I am not putting anything else on my calendar. I want to cuddle on the couch, drink hot cocoa, read a book, play scrabble, watch a movie, sleep in, and enjoy each moment, whether busy or not. Each day is a gift. Each year is a memory, I keep repeating year after year that our kids are at the perfect age. I guess as a parent you always feel that way. Like each season, each stage is unique, fun, and precious.

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas! Enjoy each moment, hug your loved ones alittle tighter, and try to just relax, not alittle, but alot!