Christmas . . . So Far!

So we have been busy getting ready for Christmas! We all truly love this time of year. These are some of the things we have already done (in no particular order):

- Listening to Christmas Music on the radio
- Looking at Christmas Lights anywhere and everywhere!
- Going to the mall and playing in the snow
- Picking out our annual family Christmas ornament
- Going to Bass Pro Shop, seeing Santa, Playing all the games
- Shopping, Shopping, And More Shopping (I swear I have been to Target at least a dozen times this last month!)
- Delivering our letters to Santa to the Mailbox at Macy's
- Making a Christmas Countdown Chain
- Family Pictures for Christmas Cards
- Surprise visit from Katrina (we won't be able to see her at Christmas)
- "Advent" with Jerry's Mom's family (A German tradition full of food, songs, and family)
Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. It's crazy, especially when all our families are near us, but we wouldn't have it any other way!
We are looking forward to more fun, like delivering Christmas Goodies, Christmas Eve Movie with my family, Christmas eve Advent with Jerry's Mom's family, Christmas Party with Jerry's dad's family, and of course, Santa bringing presents for Christmas morning! Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

My Dad . . . Happy 60th Birthday!

Today is my Dad's (dare I say it!) . . . 60th birthday! Happy birthday!
And we are so glad he is alive and well and made it to this birthday! As most of you know, in July he gave us a pretty HUGE scare and we weren't sure what would happen. But through many prayers, blessings, and miracles, he is here and doing amazingly well! (still can't play basketball, but small price to pay) My dad is awesome, if you can get past the lame jokes! So I just wanted to say to you Dad: Thanks for always being there, you were the one I went to when I had a question about money, business, tickets, sports. You were the one on the bleachers yelling louder than any other parent just to embarass me! You and mom were always there to support me throughout all my different sports activities no matter how far you had to drive. You were the one that would take us to Circle K to get a Dr. Pepper and a treat. Now you are here to show love to my family and be a wonderful example of how a husband and father and grandfather should be! Thanks so much for being you and for still being here! Happy Birthday! I love you!