Merry Christmas!!

I Love this picture of Kaleb when we did Christmas at Thanksgiving... Thanksmas. :)

I gotta admit that as Randy and I were running up the paved road toward Black Diamond Mines in the fog this morning, I wasn't thinking of Christmas. We met a couple walking down the road with their dog, and they wished us a Merry Christmas... I thought, "Oh, it is Christmas tomorrow, isn't it?!?" I think it seems less "Christmassy" this year because we didn't decorate. There's just something about hanging onto the roof while delicately balanced on a ladder and trying to string lights that puts one in the Christmas spirit.

Well... seeing moms and siblings and nephews and nieces over the next few days will change all that. Even though our kids enjoying time with their in-laws this year, we'll be with family with whom we've shared many, many Christmas experiences... and we're looking forward to it.

We also will likely get to see some old friends while we're in Cabot... at least those who are in town. That will be nice too.

Well, tonight we head to Oakland for a Park and Sleep deal at a hotel... not many more dollars than leaving our car at a regular lot, and they'll shuttle us to the airport early in the morning and watch our car while we're gone. It'll be nice to get away... I love traveling with Virginia. And, Leslie and her folks will keep our house in good shape while we're gone. It's also comforting that Art (Antioch PD) is a neighbor and friend.

May not get to blog for a few days, so MERRY CHRISTMAS to you all!!