I am almost in shock to think that Christmas is less than a week away. I hope I will be ready! I am fixing "Thanksgiving" dinner for Christmas Day at the request of Mark. He is hungry for stuffing. :-) I love making that dinner but would be much happier if Matt were out here to enjoy it that day, as it is his favorite meal, too. We will have my niece Lisa and her sons here and nephew Aaron. Sharon and Arne cannot make it to AZ this Christmas so I am glad to have her children here with us that day to celebrate with family. When they still lived in AZ they always had all of us up to Terravita for the holidays so I am pleased that we can reciprocate with her children this year.
At the risk of being yelled at by my midwestern friends and family, the weather has just been superb for Mark's first week here. Lots of outdoor time with Drew and Kayley and yesterday we even golfed 18 holes. Just beautiful and so much fun!!! We were a bit rusty on the course but did not even mind that. We just enjoyed the day together. After golf we babysat for the kids so Megan and Andy could go to Megan's law firm party.
Today was designated for shopping! Kohl's has a 30% off everything deal so I cannot pass on that. :-) I also have to get my turkey today and probably everything else I need for that meal. Mark will be in heaven accompanying me on that journey. Ha ha!! Too bad there isn't a Home Depot close by...
Tonight Megan and Andy are taking the kids to McCormick-Stillman Park to see the Christmas lights so we are tagging along. They have a train ride there so you know who will be in ecstacy! Not sure if Santa will be there. We have been showing Drew the Christmas specials and he seems interested so I think he knows a little something about Santa this year. He will know a lot more come Christmas morning!
Time to get dressed for shopping! Have a great week and may there be NO snow in your forecast!
A video of Grandpa "reading" to Kayley
Outdoor playtime
Just plain NOISY!!
