Tis the Season

My cousin, Brian and me, probably 1973

Good morning and Merry Christmas, friends!

Hubs and I are at it early this morning.  Heading for two last minute gifts and then off to see his mom.  The best Christmas present we've had so far is that she's moved from the rehab facility at the hospital to an off-site rehab center.  She's really working hard to speak again and she's eating more and more on her own--even feeding herself when the spoon is pre-filled for her.  Her progress the last 4 weeks has been amazing.  Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.  Please keep them coming because they are working!

I'm looking forward to dinner with my family tonight.  All the wild kids, the good food and lots of laughs.  I'm baking a vanilla pound cake (flavor requested by by nut-allergy nephew) for tonight and we'll serve it up with Edi's Peppermint ice cream.  I grabbed the last two cartons at the store yesterday.  

I love our family traditions and look forward to them every year.  Due to my MIL being in the hospital recovering from a November 1 stroke, we celebrated Christmas Monday night with my in-laws.  It was low key and a lot of fun with the girls (9, 11 and 13).  They still have lots of excitement, but a ton of maturity.  Plus they got my dream gift....Rock Band!  I think I need to ask for a Wii first.  Yes, I know I'm old, but seriously, if you've every played you know it's so much fun!

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!  I am thankful for my readers and friends I've made in the blogging world the last few years.  I appreciate you and love your blogs, too.  Sometimes, I can't get to reading, but I do try and know you do the same.  May you have a wonderful holiday full of friends, family and love.

xoxo,
Laurie