Oh The Holiday's

Well, the holidays are just around the corner... Thanksgiving, is tomorrow... and Christmas will be here in a nano-second. At least that's how it feels to me... sigh.

Every year I talk the "Big Talk" about having my shopping done early but, it never seems to work out that way. I ask for gift ideas, usually pretty early but have a hard time getting answers from folks... but, I can't talk... I'm the same way! It's amazing, all through the year, I see things that would be perfect gift ideas for myself and yet, come December, can't remember a blessed thing! I even started carrying around a note pad to jot down ideas - and yet, the pages remain blank.

I know our holiday celebrations will be bittersweet... since our niece, Leah unexpectedly passing away earlier this year. Having someone so young and vibrant, with her whole life ahead of her pass away with no warning, has really made an impact on many of us. It adds a whole new depth to understanding how precious life truly is...


Of course, in all the sadness, we have blessings to count too... here are a few:

Leah's older sister, Kelly is expecting a little girl... and given all she's been through, this is an awesome blessing.

My step daughter, Emily, her husband, James and their daughter, Hannah have moved into their first "real" house! They're living in Tennessee now but will be home for the holidays! Their house is beautiful and they're having a blast decorating! They and their 2 cats also welcomed a new addition to their family in the form of a new puppy! OMG! WHAT WERE THEY THINKING! LOL!


My stepson, Josh and his girlfriend, Heather, have bought their first house as well... and have done an EXTRAORDINARY job of remodeling it... plus they recently added 2 new family members to their happy household - by way of the canine type! Can you tell we're all big-time pet lovers!

My niece Tara, is about to wrap up school... and well probably begin a career in the real estate business. She still finds time for horseback riding and has been helping her Paw Paw train a new horse.

My hubby, Ken is busy writing - just finished another script... after staying up all night! It amazes me how fast he can crank out these wonderful scripts, even while thinking of the next story idea! I don't know how he does it - must be a big brain inside that big bucket-head! LOL!

Anywho... these are only a few of my blessings... didn't want to overload anyone with holiday gushiness!