Twenty-five short days until Christmas.
Last year at this time, I had ALL of my Christmas shopping DONE!

This year, I haven't been so successful!

But, it's okay. It's fun to savor the moments and great finds every once in a while!

Today is Christmas with Paige and Matthew. We're all showering them with their presents before they head back to their little island in the ocean. Everyone is a little excited... even Hudson, who thinks that he's getting a bunch, too!

What a whirlwind of two weeks... coming to a close so very fast. It has been good. It has been lovely.


*O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Thy Spirit by Thine advent here. Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death's dark shadows put to flight! REJOICE!"