Christmas 2008

Yes, we are still house bound, and have been essentially since December 15th when the first storm started this weather with a slight dusting of snow, and it's grown in magnitude since then.

I am thankful for a lot of things:

* I was able to get out and go shopping and get some pretty dandy gifts one afternoon when we had a reprieve.

* We have only lost our electricity for a few moments at a time, not days at a time.

* We have had an incredibly special Christmas just the four of us, not the traditional huge family event that, honestly, overwhelms the kids. It was a perfect Christmas morning where the kids got a few gifts, and have really enjoyed them.

* The Christmas Day turkey was the best turkey we have ever made. I also made the best batch of gravy I have ever made. I only make it once or twice a year, so I never get enough practice.

* It has been nice, although sometimes tense, to spend long concentrated time with each other. We don't get to do that often when life seems to just be busy.

Here is our recap: