Getting Ready

The tree is up and decorated and presents are wrapped and mostly under the tree.  Amy, your's is the pretty one on the right side of the tree.

 

 The rest are along the wall waiting to be packed into the van for the trip to Washington.  DeAnn, guess which one is yours?

 Boxes and bags and tubs are slowing piling up in the hallway waiting for Dad to start loading the van.  I'm trying to take a lot less this year.  All of the white bags will be staying in Washington.  Still have to pack my clothes but want to clean the closet at the same time - it's earmarked for next week one day.

 Dad and I went out for breakfast this morning to get the juices running; then went to Grandma's to bring her some stuff.  Bought her a snowman wall hanging - he throws snowballs from one hand to the other.  Forgot to take my camera along to take a picture.  "I think" she liked it.  Aunt Jen and Aunt Jan were there too; we all had a nice visit before Grandma had to go to lunch.

When we got home, this is what the thermometer read at 12:30 with the sun shining brightly.

 This is how dad occupies his time when it's so cold.  Can't be outside very long and Judge Judy and People's Court aren't showing on Saturdays.

I'm going to a concert tonight with Aunt Sue and Aunt Jan - I'm not sure who it is but Aunt Jan says she heard the guy is really good.  First, we're going to Panera's for soup and bread.  Wanna join us?  We'd love to have you.

That's it for now.  One project to finish and one gift to buy yet.  Project will be finished today and gift purchased on Monday - then I am ready for the holidays.

Christmas cards are starting to come and I LOVE them.  I don't have any pictures this year so will wait and send mine out in either January (New Year's) or February (Valentine's).  That way we can get some pictures with our favorite little people over the holidays.

Happy Weekend - stay warm!!!

love to all
Gramma and MOM