...tis the season....wish I could be more jolly!

WOW - It has been since early October since I have written anything. It's not like life has stood still....lol - Life has just been a little crazy!

First, Alan lost his job at the end of October. We took a road trip to New Jersey to see Mark (Alan's brother) and his family....on the drive up, Alan was calling his "people" and letting them know that their job had ended....how to file for unemployment....etc. Everyone was expecting it but not until the first of the year. But, Alan being Alan, didn't let it ruin our vaca - we had a wonderful time visiting with family.

Prior to that, we both suffered from some kind of flu....it was not fun! Two sick folks with tissues, medicines, germs, germs and more germs. I washed the sheets every night and slept in a separate bedroom too! (Alan snores too much when his nose is stopped up - although, I'm sure I did my share of snoring too) But, we survived it!!!!

Thanksgiving was a bit strange. First one with out my Mama. We went to my brother Scott's house in Mississippi. I love visiting them! Alan, Trey, Lauren and Kassie all went too - (Randy had work and exams so he couldn't go with him) But the food and fellowship was great! Just too short as always!

Christmas is around the corner and I can't get up the courage to put up any decorations. Everything reminds me of my Mama. Pearl (my sister in law) called me last weekend drinking wine while she decorated. She felt the same way. I'm not too sure I will decorate. Alan told me it was no big deal to him. He does want to get a tree though (he loves the smell and the lights he said) - If we do, it will be a few days before Christmas before the kids come.....

I AM EXCITED ABOUT THAT PART......Trey, Lauren, Kassie and Randy will all be at our house (aka home) Christmas Eve and spending the night - I think Alan is more excited than me. He keeps changing up the menu and what we will be doing....he is so funny! So hopefully, between now and then, this hole in my heart will mend a little bit more and I can really fill the true meaning of Christmas and not miss my Mama so much.

I keep reminding myself that next year we will all have Lily and Christmas can be enjoyed in a new way!

Until next time.....fa, la, la, la, la....tis the season!