Tis The Season

How true it is.  It is the season and it is showing up everywhere.  I know I have my decorations up inside and out and have most of my shopping done, just a couple more. 

This next week I'll be doing some cookie making and candy too.  I'll be sending goodies off to the youngest daughter and three grandkids in Arkansas but will also have to have some here for the older daughter and grandson.  It just wouldn't be Christmas without my butter cookies.  Both of my daughters have the recipe but say they aren't the same as mine.  I think they just like for Mom to make them, but that is okay as I don't mind.

I got my Christmas CD's out so when I feel like Christmas music, I have a selection to choose from and it just seems to fit the mood at this time of the year. 

I hope we will be able to take an evening soon and drive around to see the lights and go through the State Park just west of us to see their big display.  But it is fun just to see the decorations of my neighbors, even during the daytime as I pass by their houses.

Tonight, Melanie will be going to her office Christmas party.  She has been the organizer and it has been a lot of work but I'm sure it will be appreciated and everyone will have a great time.  She was kind of thrown into this at the last minute since she only started in October, but a lot of it was repetitive so that helped.  She did have to hire a DJ and was able to get a young man she's known for years and is very popular in the area.  So I know everyone will enjoy him.  She was able to rent a TV and get Satellite hooked up as tonight is also the big game between Oklahoma University and Nebraska.    She had a list from previous years to help guide here where to go for the snack trays and drinks.  They will have a bar but that was stocked by one of the doctors.  She still filled her jeep by going through the check out line three times at Walmart with water, soft drinks, beer and crackers.  There will be something for everyone and with a list of 200 coming, that is quite a feat.  I'm so proud of her and that she has been able to accomplish so much in a short time but then again, I had all the faith in her and knew she could do it. 

So Tis The Season for parties, family gatherings, bright lights, Christmas carols, special treats and of course, secrets.

It is also a time to remember.  We should remember most of all that it is Jesus birthday that we celebrate.  We also need to remember our loved ones who may not be with us in person, but are in our hearts and memories and will always be with us in spirit. 

Merry Christmas to you and yours.