Thursday December 4th.

I think I'm a little behind on the blogging scene!

I have so much going on these days. I can't even list the things that have been happening .. Well, maybe I could - but it would take a lot of time and thought to document it all.

Let's see...

I've taken on a new responsibility at work. I'm now working one day a week over at our Princeton Campus. Westminster Choir College is our Music school. It's located in the heart of Princeton. It's absolutely beautiful. The school is small, and it's very old. My office is located in a building where they hold classes in the main entrance of the building. I hear singing all day long. I'm talking Opera... big big singing. The Choir is amazing. They've been practicing for the Readings and Carols... SO, I listen to live Holiday music. It's amazing. Beautiful....

I'm also preparing for Christmas. I have gotten much of my shopping done, and I've made some plans for our trip. It's a juggling act. I have to make sure our Christmas is all figured out here, and I have to think and plan for our trip to Alabama. The kids will not be joining us this year. They didn't go last year either. I think it's just too much for all of us. Emotionally it's tough on Fred, and the ride isn't the kind of thing the kids would enjoy. We plan on making it a positive trip. Last year it was tough. We traveled in a ton of rain, and we stayed in a pretty lousy Hotel. There was a lot of stress, tension and stuff... which of course is totally understandable. This year we know the visit won't be much better, but we're lucky in that his Dad has lived this additional year. Hospice was telling us last December that he had 6 months at best. He's made it to this Holiday season, so we're headed back down to see him.
Alabama. We're staying in Dothan this year. I booked a great room at the Marriott. I think I might be spending some time there on my own while Fred makes a few visits to some old friends. I may take advantage of the time and use the pool or the hot tub. I hope to relax a little. Heck, I might even bring a book and read for awhile! Or blog about our trip. Last year I waited until I got home to blog about the trip.. It was just yesterday that I realized how much I missed writing about. Like our Christmas dinner at the rest stop. I think it was a Bob Evans or something. I think we had breakfast for Dinner. This year I'll do better with my tracking. :)

Other than that, things are much the same. Work is great, and the family is wonderful. We're all pretty busy with work and school. Our free time is often spent with our awesome friends and their kids... and that's about all that there is to report.

It's been really cold up here so far this winter.. Luckily though, no snow yet! We're keeping our fingers crossed for a snow free winter (although the kids may not agree). It would be nice to take a break from the battle of driving in the snow.. or the whole snow removal issues.... I am hoping it doesn't happen at all this year.

Hope it's a happy day for anyone who reads my blog :)

Peace!