Christmas Eve

Our Christmas plans changed a little at the last minute this year. Paw-Paw was going to come back with us to Austin from Aunt Bobbie's house, but he wasn't feeling up to it. So for the first time ever, we had nothing going on Christmas Eve. We had a relaxing day, visited with some friends, then came home to bake cookies and get ready for Santa's visit.

Like last year, Spencer dictated a letter to Santa. This one said:

"Dear Santa, What do you want for Christmas?
Do you know what we have for Christmas?
Cookies and milk and water for you, Santa, and carrots for the reindeer." 

Then he signed his name and we got everything set for Santa and his crew.

Before he went to sleep, Spencer made us promise not to stay up too late so that Santa wouldn't skip our house. After a couple of last-minute preparations, I took a few minutes to admire our pretty tree and count my blessings before we settled our brains for a long winter's nap.