Christmas Day

Another Christmas has come and gone.

This one was a hot, wet mess as far as the weather was concerned.

I don't remember the weather ever being this way on Christmas, but maybe it has been and my memory just blocked it out.

We had lots of good food at Mother's, and presents to one another before then. Santa was good.

The sweetest thing was when my niece, Jesse sent a text to my other niece, Mandy, before everyone arrived at Mother's. 

Mandy's four year old son picked up her phone. He is eager now to read every chance he gets, as he's learned a few words. Seeing the text was from Jesse, he handed the phone to his mama and said, "Jesus just texted you."

I guess he isn't reading quite as well as he thinks he is.

Hope all ya'll had  wonderful Christmas, counting your blessings and thanking your God for the day.

Snow Day

Well, the only thing on anybody's mind today (here) is the snow. In the South, it was a peculiar sight, as the leaves are in their full glory.

At my house, they got rained on, frozen, and snowed on. It was quite pretty this morning, All dazzling color topped in pristine white. The wind has blown off the snow and they are making a big noise with their frozen selves, whipping around furiously.

It's very cold, the wind chill is supposed to make it feel like it is in the low teens.

So, we have the first fire of the season, and of course, I am loving it.

I admit, two of the things that make me feel like a child are snow and fire in a fireplace.

The other is seeing Santa.

I'm making vegetable soup and cornbread for dinner this afternoon. And of course, sweet iced tea.

This could turn out to be a perfect day.

After all, I get to sleep an extra hour tonight before getting up for church, too.