Preparations

Most of our preparations this Christmas fall into one category - health. Everyone is taking a turn being sick and we are striving to be healthy for Christmas. I don't want anyone to miss out on getting to visit with family and friends.

Mike is home from the hospital. He will do another week of IVs from home. He is glad to have some freedom to come and go around the IV treatments. He looks so much better than just a couple weeks ago. Part of this is due to the weight he has gained.

Richie is sick now - running a temp close to 104. He missed his basketball game today. His team won. Two other boys on the team were also sick. I guess it is good that there are over 12 players. We pray they are all better soon.

David has a cold but he is hanging in there. Still all smiles and goofy. That boy. He will have some homework to do tomorrow. Both boys missed their Christmas Service practice this morning.

Dad is starting to feel better too. It's hard to shake this completely. The cough just wants to hang on. In the meantime, we are still in the half decorated mode with tubs all over the living room and dinning room. Building those memories. The tubs are green and red. Maybe I'll just call them the decorations for this year . . . hmmmm.

Grandma Nettie made us some delicious cookies. The boys are enjoying frosting and eating them. Thank you Grandma Nettie!!

Even though our tree is undecorated and the house needs some serious cleaning our hearts are being prepared for Christmas. I love to listen to David sing songs from his up-coming Christmas Eve service. Everyday the boys memorize scripture and hymns as they prepare for the Christ Child. And folks, that's all that really matters. The rest is icing on the cake.

Blessings to you as you prepare for the Holidays!

A picture of Grandma cutting her Thanksgiving pies.

This is a picture of Richard holding his first three paychecks of his life. He was paid for helping during the Soccer state tournament as ball boy. He was very happy.