It's Almost Here!

One week till Christmas! And it feels like Christmas too at 16 degrees and a bit of snow outside; more is supposed to fall between tonight and tomorrow. I am so enjoying this season this year. I have accomplished a lot and have even found time for some little things I enjoy but don't normally get to with all I have to do preparing for Christmas. One thing I did this year was manage my time better. Between my son's tutors and the care for my Mom, I still managed to get things done without stress! Not really sure how that happened though quite honestly. As I sit in various doctor's offices for Mom, I've become quite the list maker and that sure helps. I've become addicted tot he Hallmark Christmas movies and I even found time to read two Christmas Amish fiction books!

Here's our tree in the family room:

This is our gingerbread tree in the foyer and all my gingerbread collectibles.

Some of my break front:

And just some odds and ends. I have Christmas everywhere!

The Elf on the Shelf left Caitlin a gingerbread house to make and she did an awesome job!

We went to see the play production of Frosty the Snowman with my Godmother as a special surprise. That was awesome. Who has done their baking? I've done some but I have agreed to participate in a cookie exchange with a group and I'll be doing those this weekend! The exchange is Christmas Eve! I have about six to seven types to bake and bring! My stove had been on the blink but that seems to have worked itself out! Luckily!

Hope everyone is staying warm, enjoying the holiday season and eating some cookies!