Santa Came Early This Year

It was a sunny week.  We are expected to get more snow soon, but for now, I enjoyed the warmth of the sun most of the week.

  You may have heard that California had an earthquake.  It was a 7.0, but it was about 4 hours from my area.  Thank you to those who checked in on me.  I wanted to do something festive last week, so I went into town and had a shopping day!  What better place to go than to A's home shop where it is Christmas all year 'round. 

The next stop was K's Boutique.  She was having a Christmas sale, 40% off on all sweaters.  I was so glad, cause I wanted to get another sweater like the pink one I have, only in grey.

I get one of these chocolate bars every Christmas because the chocolate really is tasty.

I found this glass plaque when I was out.

"You are the light of the world.  A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.  Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.  Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven." ~Matthew 5:14

My next stop was to drive by the church.  I wanted to see if there was any Christmas decorations out.  There was a pretty flower arrangement sitting next to St. Francis.

  I drove through and got some lunch.  Now, this isn't just any corn dog.  It's a jumbo crispy honey corn dog.  They are the best I've ever had. 

It is a tradition in our family to make Russian tea cookies every Christmas.  My son made a batch, and he added too much butter, so they flattened, but were still so good.

Have to put my elves out every year.  They just make me happy.

After a Chinese take-out of kung pao chicken, shrimp and cream cheese won tons, and foiled wrapped chicken, I loved what my fortune cookie said.

Charlotte is almost walking now, and her big sister always looks out for her.

I am a collector of snow globes, and when I noticed one of my snow globes was leaking, I had to toss it.  It was one that Jess gave me years ago, and a favorite of mine.  I still have three.

Found this box last year, and loved it.

I watched the Christmas movie, Haul Out the Holly.  It was a silly and lighthearted movie.  Lacey Chabert is one of my favorite actresses during the holiday season.

Santa came early this year.....

Meet Jax!  He's an 8 month old Australian Shepherd mix.  Nel rescued him from the shelter.  He's a super sweet pup, but definitely a little fearful of the world, being out on the streets.  Hopefully, he'll start feeling more and more secure as time goes on.  They already love him, and he's really taken to Mia.

And since it was sunny out, I wanted to get some fresh air and visited the creek.  Mount Shasta has an abundance of snow on it, and when I look up at our mountain, I sometimes feel it is just as pretty.  The rain has filled the area, and that was so good to see.

~Sheri