Christmas was wonderful this year!!! It went by much too fast, but it was wonderful just the same. I had made a "promise" to myself... to simply enjoy, slow down, and not worry about "perfection" (which I have been known to do in the past).. I kept that promise and found that it worked very well. Being with my family had to be the greatest gift of all... Christmas eve found us with "the Flaggs" enjoying one of our home raised turkeys. We always have a great time when we are with them....I feel so blessed to have such wonderful "in-laws"!!!! Christmas morning we had Kas, Nate, Uncle Bill and my parents joining us for presents and breakfast. Then the kids went onto Nate's folks, Uncle Bill to friends, and Ed, Sadie and I to my family's.
Camille kept careful watch for Santa... sadly, she was asleep when he arrived!!!! Maybe she can catch him next year!!!!
Dec. 26th found everyone "back at work"... I sort of wish that the "day after" wasn't such a jump back into reality day... but, it is, and that's how it goes.
Ed was out the door early and headed up to work on the barn... Ken was there to help him today. I wanted to take a ride up for several reasons... one, just to get out of the house and not "mope" about Christmas being over.. two, see what progress has been made in the few days I haven't seen it and three, Bill was making lunch today and I didn't want to miss out on that!!!! When I arrived, there was a little surprise waiting for me.... I guess "Santa" (ie: Uncle Bill!!!) had made a stop to the farm, and left three stockings... one for Tonka, one for Silver and one for Mocha!!!! All were "hung with great care" and contained some horse things, and a few treats, including candy canes (a favorite
with my guys!!!). That was quite fun!!!
