OK - it is December 3rd! Merry Christmas Preparations and Celebrations, everyone.
The visits with the beloved out-of-state guests, were wonderful. And, as a bonus, since they won't be here for Christmas -- we all FELT like we were celebrating Christmas together --- because of the tree and lighted garlands and outdoor lights! The kids played with, and rearranged the ornaments on the tree. (The child-friend ornaments are placed very conveniently for them to take off and rearrange.) I even had time to get eggnog for us to enjoy Christmas toasts together!
I will attribute the successful impromptu celebration to our MHH Family -- encouraging each other, all year, to prepare early! This is the greatest argument for year-round organizing ever! The reward was priceless --- pure joy for everyone involved. It was magical!
There REALLY is strength in numbers! And staying together here, all year -- is just so much fun! And it gives us that extra energy to get "just a little bit more done" -- here and there, throughout the year. And - it all REALLY does add up!