almost over

Here it is almost christmas and I have yet gotten into the spirit. I have been so busy at work and kids that I have not had time. Usually I start shopping the first of nov on our anniversary but money was tight this year so that didn't happen, So this sat I started. the only other things I had bought was on black friday so I had alot to do. I spent all day sat and sun shopping and I hope that I have finally finished. As for wrapping, I have done none of it. that is a job I am setting aside for christmas eve day, since that is my first day off to get it done. Guess I will be locked in the camper all day doing that. oh well maybe that will get me in the spirit. It seems it has come and gone so fast this year. Makes me sad because this is my favorite time of the year.
Dan, being the old man he is, bent over the other day and popped his back. he's been down in bed ever since. they say it is a slipped disc and he is having an MRI done today but I think I should go buy him a cane for christmas as a gag gift. funny i think. Poor guy hasn't got to enjoy this week at all.
Kids are all excited to be out of school for the break, and I myself am looking forward to my break as well. today can't end soon enough. Hopefully we don't all kill each other being home together for 10 days.
I didn't get cards out this year so May I say to you all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We love you all and hope that you have a wonderful holiday. look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Surviving the holidays

So we made it through thanksgiving and it wasn't too bad. the kids thought they were going to starve to death since we didn't eat until 4 but they made up for it once we started. Each one of the kids helped me cook something and so it was nice to be able to work with them. All but D.J he had to work that day and didn't get home till 4. Then he was off again to be with Devanee. Her grandfather died that day so he spent the day with her family. I'm not to sure I like this sharing my family stuff. I am going to be in trouble one day I already know it. by Sat Dakota finally asked me if Thanksgiving was over because he was tired of eatting it. We had left overs, it was great!
We were up at 4 am the next day for black friday shopping. Every year I wonder why I go but we got some pretty good deals. We tried to go to Toys R Us at midnight but the line wrapped clear around the parking lot. We stood in line for a while and then finally gave up and went home.
now is the count down for christmas. It doesn't seem like christmas though. maybe because we have no snow or because I am just not ready for it to be here already but hopefully the spirit will hit me soon.
Looking forward to our trip to Moab next weekend. Maybe being around the family will make it feel more like the holidays. lets hope