Christmas 2012

What is Christmas like when you are 60? Well, to begin with you remember that Christmas is about Jesus and not so much about gifts. So this year when I decorated I did not put up a tree, I put out 3 nativity sets.
Secondly you remember not go go overboard and spend too much money and instead you make things:  Cookies, scarves, afghans, cookies and chex mix.
Thirdly you remember that you have adult children and buy accordingly. Every girl gets jewelry. And don't forget to get new socks!
Fourth you send Christmas cards but not too many.
 And fifth you wrap gifts to mail to  California. That is just preparation.
Christmas officially began with a trip to Indianapolis and dinner on Christmas Eve at Joe's house.
No Church this year.

Christmas morning we opened gifts at Katie's. Then over Christmas week we had snow, snowmen, sledding, shopping and Mario on the wii.
Our last day was Saturday, and it snowed again! We went wedding dress shopping. Soup and salad  lunch at Panara's, and  we drove home.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !