Been "Missing In Action"...

So sorry that I haven't posted lately. We were without internet until today. It's been complete chaos around here. Between getting ready for Christmas and shoveling nearly every 2 days we haven't had time to think. We, also, had a bit of a scare from my mother-in-law. The poor woman went into the hospital 2 days before Christmas and just got out 2 days ago. She is alright, but we had a rough Christmas Eve here. Jim's family was coming here Christmas eve to do the big party and gift exchange and we were all kind of downtrodden because of her not being here. Jim was with his mom at the hospital until about 3:30 a.m. and I was making pies and cookies all night getting ready for the party. We went to bed around 5 a.m. and were back up around 8 a.m. to finish getting ready for the party. We were so exhausted by the time the party was over and all was cleaned up. We wanted bed but, we headed over to the hospital to bring mom her presents and a little 6 inch tree all decorated. Everyone who came to the party filled out a little slip of paper with a well wish for mom and tucked it in the tree. So, when we delivered it we explained it to her and she decided that she would read them all on Christmas morning. I thought that bringing her a tree would help brighten her spirits... little did I know that it would brighten the spirits of her nurses for the next couple of days as well. Anyway, so with Christmas, hospital and snow it's been pretty crazy around here. Oh, and of course Hannah thinking that she's still going to get more presents because the tree is still up! She had so much fun this year! It was such a joy to see her light up over every present. I savor ever moment with her, especially the happy ones! I will post pictures of her "Holiday Extravaganza" soon. It's getting late and I'm so wiped out. So, Happy New Year everyone and stay safe and warm. Remember to always cherish the people around you...you never know when they might not be there.
Goodnight.