{today}

A few random thoughts ....

Today the Christmas tree is lighting up our living room, hymns are softly playing, and we have leftovers for lunch in the oven.  Crab dip, pasta, and toast are on warm, while I wait for Samantha to return from her job.  The boys should be back soon from their test flight of CJ's helicopter.  My boo says "mom, aren't Legos the best toys ever"?  Yes, they are pretty neat.
Outside it is cold and rainy.  Winter weather is setting in here.  We had a lovely Christmas time with family and friends.  I am so blessed.
I would love to enjoy a few days of snow with the kids...we'll see what January brings us.
Note to self for next Christmas season:
start in October not December
do operation Christmas Child with the kids next year
think homemade gifts for friends and family
write a Christmas letter
attend a cantata
have our own candlight devotional
Some things we did enjoy doing this past month were a banquet with our church family, helping the kids buy present for eachother, cardmaking, reading "Jotham's Journey", and attending a play.
We are having a lovely quiet day here at home.  After lunch we're going out to a park for a bit then we'll settle in for the evening together. Hopefully we'll try out one of our new games tonight. 
Blessings~