taking {3} days at a time.

November 25

- a snowy world … still.
- a high of 20+.
- all of the cooking … done a day early.
- cranberry salsa … a family favorite.
- a husband that is a kid at heart.
- a 4 wheeler, sleds, tubes, baling twine … and brave children.
- laughter.
- mini sparkling apple ciders.
- turkey, prime rib, ham … and all the “sides” one could dream of.
- the best pumpkin roll … ever.
- whiskey, lemon & honey … a huge help for my sore throat.
- memories of Bama.
- remembering 2010 through pictures.
- entertainment provided by watching others play the wii.

November 26, 2010
 
- clear roads.
- sales at local stores.
- toys by ERTL.
- boys that were really good shoppers. really, really good … like deserve a medal “good.”
- flannel sheets with skiing polar bears.
- presents bought and $ saved.
- white turkey chili.
- another book finished.
- the ability to gargle … without gagging.
- cough drops.

November 27, 2010
 
- sleeping in.
- hunters with gifts.
- more snow, freezing rain … and another reason to “stay put.”
- jell-o made with 7-Up.
- 25 books wrapped for 25 days of reading.
- Christmas decorations un-boxed and on display.
- a growing collection of snowmen.
- my favorite nativity scene/set.
- only one boy for the day.
- Richard Scary books and Mack’s sweet voice.
- dinner at a reasonable hour.
- circle punches and trees created.
- a Christmas 2009 picture frame with the perfect picture for it.
- our first “home” to decorate.
- childhood memories and old toy barns.
- learning to be humble.
- ideas for Mason’s birthday coming to life.