Christmas - or the Christmas Spirit, Has Finally Arrived!

It may have something to do with the fact that I bought Kevin's ticket home for Christmas exodus!! I've been saying for a while, all I want for Christmas, is Kevin. Well, now with a $650. dollar ticket and a date (finally) I will get what I, and the kids, wanted most! - And then some! ;)Don't get me wrong, this has been the hardest time without him and for a while, we didn't know if he would get to come home at all, then of course add in the Army's indecision's about when they would leave or from where, we could have paid half for the ticket way back when, but yes, very well worth the money! We've really struggled through this separation, financially and emotionally. It's been heartbreaking for both of us, but now that the wait is down to single digits, I finally see that silver lining!!
Yesterday, I finally got the "OOMPH" to start decorating, even bought a tree!! We were issued snow & winter weather warnings, advisories, you name it, but what better time to take advantage of being home than now, to decorate and get the house ready for the holidays! So, I slink out of bed, open my curtains and watch as a glass falls from my windowsill, bounce right off the radiator, break, then land on my feet. Needless to say, I am a bit hacked up. So, If I ever needed a reason to stay off my feet, I think I will cash in now. (so much for those cute heels I was planning on wearing!) Oh well, the kids and I drug out the decor and put together the tree, let little ones hang pretty red and gold balls of all sizes (red and gold is our color theme this year) on the tree with the direction of bigger kids. We hung stockings, we strung garland on stair-rails, dressed up the table in nice Christmas linens and pretty candles and holiday ware. We made the house merry and bright! We are ready for Kevin and Santa!
Now, because I have been the Grinch... all I have left to do... is all the Christmas shopping!! Add to that, when Kevin comes home, we will be squeezing a small wedding in at our Church, our big ultrasound appointment and several family Holiday parties, it will make for a busy but wonderful holiday!! Besides Kevin and I being together, we finally get to say "I-Do" - and do we ever!!
So, with all the happenings here at home, if we should get a little busy and not update very soon, We wish you all a very Merry Holiday and Many Bright and Beautiful Blessings for a Happy New Year!!