Early

With football over, it kind of stung a bit on Friday night when we had nothing to do.  Gabi stayed over with Emma and Tyler was out with Abby.  Ben was willing to take me to dinner and start the Christmas shopping to take our minds off of things for a bit.  I have just really been excited for Christmas this year.  I know, I know, some people would complain that the world tries to make it come earlier and earlier each year with the shopping, music, decorations, etc etc etc.  And I have to admit, I don't like to listen to the Christmas music a whole lot before Thanksgiving because I don't want to get sick of it too soon.  And I have to admit, I enjoy the whole "season" about it.  I am one who likes to celebrate before and then once the day arrives and is gone, I am done.  Some would say it's strange, but it's how I am.  Tree and decorations come down a day or two after Christmas and it is back to normal.  It's me.  So, I thought about it and since we celebrate Christmas Day at my brother's house and at Dad R's house no one really gets to enjoy our Christmas tree at our house.  I decided to let them enjoy it at Thanksgiving :)  So, with a little encouragement, I talked Ben into getting the trees down.  He went above and beyond and decided to get ALL the decorations down too!  But I will wait on those.  I still have my Fall decor out ... but on Friday/Saturday we will definitely make the switch.  So, we made cookies and we put up the trees on Sunday.  It just happened to be the perfect day to put up the lights as well (weather was nice - in the 50's) and we had just bought new LED lights that afternoon (helps too that we chose the color/kind Ben likes ;) - so he was more than happy to help put them up sooner than later).  I have to say I have already begun my Christmas shopping, some online (which I love, especially with free shipping - don't have to mess with crowds!) and I have my Christmas crafting done for my special friends and neighbors.  All done this past weekend before Trenton got home on Monday!  Looking forward to making cookies and putting up the rest of our decorations, but most importantly, spending time with Trenton while he is home.