It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Check out the first ornament on the advent calender, gently placed by Will. Thanks buddy!

Well, the snow, rain, ice and freezing rain all showed up in central IA today. I woke around 8, I know I was pretty amazed that Pete lasted that long, and let Pete out in the freezing rain. He didn't stay out too long. I tried to go back to sleep but the noise from the rain kept me awake. Even so the boys woke a bit later and the day began. The day of nothing. Well, I did talk to my sister long enough to identify the Christmas tree from my mom's last year. Not sure if I identified it correctly but I did have photographic evidence so that helped. Jen also gave me a little grief about my blogging lately. I guess my life hasn't been exciting enough for her. Well, such is life here I suppose.

Actually yesterday was quite happening! Fred turned the big 40. It was less than overwhelming, just the way he likes it. I gave him his present, a PSP, about a month ago so I didn't even have anything to wrap for him. I did order Omaha Steaks and twice baked potatoes for dinner and a friend of mine made this amazing dessert for us and delivered it hot and ready. I would call that a success. He got calls from his mom, my mom, my brother and his sister to wish him a happy. He felt the love.

Another highlight of yesterday was that I was able to play school secretary. Our very capable secretary had to leave early and I had a few empty periods so I stepped in. Well, I usually go to work with K in the afternoon but that fell through so I ended up in the secretary chair all afternoon. It was a fun change of pace. I think I would really like a job like that some day, good to know all the kids, but our Tammy is not going anywhere.

Well enjoy these pics of our holiday decor. I'll try to come up with some excitement this month to share with anyone who is still reading/listening. Hi Jen!