Christmas time

making ornaments; 1/2 of the kids; Laura headed to one of her early Christmas presents, Taylor Swift concert back in November...so happy and pretty:) (and Bran and Ben still had to do school that day...Laura liked that:)

Livy made a pretty candy cane

This is about as Christmasy as it's gonna get. Not even a picture of all the kids yet....I'm sure I'll get one over the weekend with everybody. I was lazy this year....a beach picture in the christmas cards.....what is my world coming too....and it took forever to print those. Thank goodness Brandon knows more about computers than I. What would we do without him? We've been doing Christmas things: watching movies and fun shows to get in the spirit (the older kids liked Christmas Vacation...a good laugh movie. Mostly got the wrapping done...just some labels left to put on, I guess Christmas Eve since it's the only day left, before we go to Mom and Dad's. Laura and Emily helped with other people's presents over the past few days. When I hit a roadblock these days, I know my limits, so I appreciate them helping. Shopping and wrapping with our size family can get overwhelming if not careful.

Anyway....Christmas has come again and almost over. I have to admit Monday sounds good though. Christmas will be officially done....can't wait for a little bit of relaxation with some pampering. I get to use a gift certificate my thoughtful husband gave me for our anniversary a few months ago.....a massage of my choice (never had any of those...should be interesting)....swedish, thai, hot stone--choices, choices....I have no clue; a pedicure (never had one of those either, but it sounds relaxing)....Laura gets an extra manicure just because she's a good girl and deserves it.

I took Bran, Ben, and Emily to the mall tonight....of course, bought a few more things for the kids....I always do that...that guilt thing; looked at the puppies and it was so crowded i just wanted to get the h out of there....it's hard to see anything when you're plastered up against the wall, but it's for the kids...and I'll do it for them...we were supposed to go see the lights again but didn't get home in time because too busy shopping. I tell the kids if you go with me prepare to stay for awhile. but we had fun looking at all the people and the decorations. That's ok about the lights....they'll be on tomorrow night...what better time to see lights than on Christmas eve? And seeing the people in their homes looking at all the cars driving by. I'm sure it's a happy time for everyone...a little sad too because another year over...but the memories will be good ones.

Merry Christmas