Moving Closer

Feeling very thankful for my family, friends, and many blessings on Thanksgiving.  It was a lonely Thanksgiving day as Harlon and I were home alone.  I just don't adjust well to not being around family for holidays.  I don't see that changing as long as we are in the Navy.  It just feels wrong.  I was eager to move past today and so I decided to put up our Christmas tree.  I have never thought of putting up a tree as stressful until this year.  Harlon broke a few ornaments and just got naughtier and naughtier as the day went on.  Once it was all finished I could hardly wait for night time.  There is nothing I love more than only the lights of the tree in the living room at night.  It's so beautiful and festive.  The only thing missing was some snow.  Oh!  Also, Gig 'em Aggies!  A&M beat UT today!

 In my stocking each year from the year I was born until after college I would get a dated Hallmark Christmas ornament.  I cherish those ornaments.  I love unwrapping each one and hanging them on the tree.  I tried to hang them out of Harlon's reach.  So far he has no interest in listening to the "gentle touch" rule and I would be crushed if one of them were broken.  Hopefully he loses interest soon and I can enjoy having the tree up for Christmas. 

I put some lights up outside as well as Jase's favorite, the motorcycle riding santa.  That one is not my favorite but he likes it so up it goes.  My favorite is my new wreath!  It's big and beautiful and I should have taken a picture of it.  One holiday down and one day closer to homecoming!