Ready for Christmas

Do not worry...I did not forget about Thanksgiving, but I am ready for Christmas!  Our church had our annual chili cook-off Wednesday night and Matt got to be a judge this year.  He got to taste and sample every single type of chili.  Yummy job!  After the chili cook-off we began our Hanging of the Greens.  My job was decorating the children's bulletin board downstairs.  I have not finished, but when I do it is going to look great!

We went to pick up up Mom at the airport yesterday and I was reminded of the happiest day of my life.  Most people would say their happiest day of their life would be their wedding day, the day of their child's birth, or a special vacation.  The happiest day of my life was waiting on Matt to arrive at the airport from his deployment.

Caroline and I stood at the airport yesterday waiting on my mother.  While standing there I had the feeling of that special day all over again.  My throat started swelling and tears started bulging.  I smiled big, real big.  Thank goodness that anxious day has passed, my husband is home, and our family is as happy as ever.

While standing there I was more observant than the previous visits to the airport.  Love is everywhere.  People have tears of joy when their loved ones arrive home. If you need a smile, go visit the airport and experience the love.

 Jensen and Caroline helped me decorate a few ornaments for our bulletin  board.  They giggle and fight with sibling love.  I just love it!  I am reminded of all the time that Jared and I spent growing up giggling and fighting.

Sleepy hair for silly cousins

Today we might put up the Christmas decorations...