Christmas

A sweet day of family & good food & nice gifts:) A day to relax after the hustle & bustle of the season:)

Tonight weather forecasters are predicting a possible 3-6 inches of snow! Could we end the night with a white Christmas? It would be the first measurable snowfall on Christmas since 1947!

I must say I'd love to spend tomorrow packing for our trip to Pa. rather than going to work--but time will tell.

Blessings to all this new year of 2011. May it be one of delight, compassion, deep peace within, & sweet joy in each new day, for every day is a gift:)

Top photo: a dusting of snow a few weeks ago

Bottom photo: the Mc girls, Kelley, Skye, & Brenda opening gifts this morning:)

December Wish List

1. Will we get out Christmas letters/cards this year--stamps are bought, draft is written, but...I'm writing this blog instead:)?

2. Will I get down the big tree?

3. Will I get Swedish Tea Rings made?

4. Will my cold/cough go away??

5. Will we have another snow dusting before Christmas? It's been cold enough lately:)

6. Will Skye be able to get home this week after the blizzard forecast for Boone the 13th/14th?

7. Will I figure out what to get Keith for his birthday/Christmas?

8. Will we have bad weather traveling to/from Pa. the week after Christmas?

9. Will I find joy in my job this Christmas season (need an attitude adjustment some days:))?

10. Will calmness & peace be foremost in my life this season?

11. Will I find time to get a haircut & a pedicure--sort of essential for a happier me?

12. Will I get Wyatt to the groomers for a bath?

13. Will I be able to meet with my care receiver before Christmas?

14. Need to finish shopping:)

15. Have our girls' birthday celebration for Lorraine Dec. 14th at Brigg's:)

16. Plan to spend Dec. 21st shopping with Lisa & Kathy:)

17. Have a Small Group lunch Dec. 18th at Biaggi's:)

18. Have a couples' birthday celebration for Keith & Lorraine Dec. 17th:)

19. Where will we celebrate Keith's birthday lunch with the family Dec. 19th?

20. Plan to go see Tron at the IMAX Dec. 18th with Lindsay, Cameron, Seth, Skye:)

21. What will I serve for Christmas morning brunch?

22. Will I give generously to those who need my help/my time/my smile?

23. Will I remember countless times daily to be thankful & grateful for the lavish love of the Father who pours out His love & blessings upon me continually!:)

I give this all to Him.