Christmas 2011

As always it was a great Christmas for our family. The stress of getting to the day, Christmas Day is always a bit rough, but as I say, each year by the time we arrive at my parents house, we are ready. This year we had a new addition, daughter #2's boyfriend spent his Christmas Day with us. That was a nice treat. We had to fun of watching my 2 1/2 yr old niece experience the fun of opening the gifts and the surprise each time she found out the contents inside. We watched my sister in law tear up, as she does each year. And I watched my hubby open his gift and there was true excitement..I finally got something he didn't expect and wanted. (an IPad!)
All my family was around me and as I watched each one open their gift I realized how blessed I am. It's always stressful getting there, but I am so happy I do it each and every year!

It's Beginning to Look alot like Christmas...Stress..

Christmas is just 8 days away and the stress is upon us. Tomorrow I will venture out for what I hope is the last shopping trip I will make for this gift giving season. I really do not like to shop and again this year I did much of my shopping on-line. What a great way to shop! I get to sit in my pj's or birthday suit or whatever and with a click of a button and a credit card I can purchase it all. Well I wish all. But I can purchase most of my gifts. I have a few more things to get for this year and I hope to be done. A couple basket weaving projects to complete, cards to send, pictures to print, baking to do and I will be done. This year, as I say every year, it seems to have snuck up on us again and poof it's here...Christmas is here....oh my, I must get off this computer and finish my list, and check it twice, because Santa Clause is coming to town!!! Very soon!!!

Christmas Party Weekend

Last night was our 11th annual Christmas Bunko Babes party. Each year I have the honor to host the Christmas dinner and game. It really is a treat for me and I love it. I love to entertain and this is such fun. We have dinner and drinks, then clean up and start a good game of throwing dice. The ladies I play with are the best. The are funny, they are sweet, they are kind, they are just wonderful. What great friends I have in my life! So once again, it was a great night, we ate, we drank, we laughed and we played a fun game of Bunko. Thanks Bunko Babes.

Today the fun continued...I attended my annual Basket Guild Christmas Party. Again, much fun was had by all. Twenty seven crazy basket cases all got together to eat, laugh and participate in the crazy gift exchange. I have to say basket weavers are the best cooks ever! If you leave hungry from a basket event, it is your own fault! Thanks again all my basket friends for another great party.

My weekend of partying if finally over, whew...it was great, and now I need to go back to work to rest..... :)

Not Good Bye..It's See You Later...

Being in the military for so many years good byes have become a part of our life. We are saying good bye to ships, spouses, friends, family and co-workers. This week we said good bye to a co-worker. I have worked with this gentleman for about 7 years, the last 3 I have worked with him directly. He has been my co-worker, my supervisor and my friend. So today he flys off to another land to offer his support and skills. It will be different around the office without this gentleman, but I'm sure we will survive. And he will survive. It will be a change for everyone. I pray for his family during this time apart...it is not easy on family members. Keep busy is all I can say. And for my friend...take care, stay safe, no good byes, it's see you later!