Merry Christmas, everyone!

Last night was the first time since having children that I finished my Santa chores early enough, and with enough energy to spare, to attend the midnight service at church.  It was beautiful and worth every minute of lost sleep.  I got home at about 1:30am and the roads were clear and the weather fine.

Six hours later I awoke to a foot of snow!  The drive to church took us almost an hour this morning

The service was beautiful.  Afterward, we slipped and slushed out way home to open presents and stockings and enjoy a nice, peaceful day at home with just the four of us.  The Daughter absolutely loved her camera.  It’s going to take The Son some time to adjust to his new watch.

I wrote a check to the church for $300.00 — the only money I spent today.