Black Friday

I can't imagine getting up at 3 or 4 in the morning to go to Walmart or Target to fight the crowds for whatever gadget is the latest rage. I was still asleep at the time.

Holidays take on a whole new meaning when you have a member of your family in the military.  The best present is just being able to give them a hug and say I love you to them in person.  Nothing better in the whole wide world and you can't buy that on any Walmart shelf!

I watched the news last night in disbelief as I saw people fighting (yes, fighting) over some item.   My first thought was that on December 26 that item will be returned.  My second thought was that was probably put on their credit card because they probably couldn't afford it.   I can't help but think have we forgotten the true meaning of Christmas?

Since my son joined the Navy, the holidays have taken on a whole new meaning for me.  Ask any military family what they want for Christmas and you will get the same answer - they want their child home.  Some will get their wish, many won't.

Our First Big Snowfall

This wasn't a major snowstorm.  I think we got maybe a 1/4 inch of snow.  But, it looked so pretty outside that I decided to turn on our Christmas lights. This is a tree out by our front porch. NOW I am in the mood for Christmas!    And the snow is still on the ground.  The other snow we had was gone by mid-morning.

Family

I have a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving!  My son, the sailor, came home unexpectedly for Thanksgiving.  What a welcome surprise!!  My family will be together for Thanksgiving!!  It just doesn't get any better than that!!  To most of you, this is an usual (and probably dreaded) event BUT when you are a military family, any time you get to spend with your loved ones is special!!  So, to all the military familes - God Bless you all this Holiday season and may He watch over you and keep you in His loving arms.  Happy Thanksgiving!

A Dusting of snow!

Well, it wasn't much - just a light dusting and it will probably be gone when the sun comes up.  So don't get out your sleds or skis just yet.  I think Mother Nature is just giving us a "preview" of Winter.  If this is all we are going to get - GREAT!!  But I have a feeling, we are going to get a lot more.  Oh well, not much we can do about that!

New Girl in Town

A new girl on the block and she is only 6 and 1/2 weeks old!  Her name is Niki and she is a German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix - such a big responsible for such a little puppy!!  Needless to say, our two Shih Tzus, Ella and Choo, are not TOO thrilled with their new "sister"!   But I am guessing in time they all will be good friends.