Oh, the weather outside is....pretty warm. :)

Wow, it's December. Time just flies. We began blocking at my school today, which I think I will like a lot more than I thought.
We went to St. Louis for Thanksgiving, where we enjoyed our holiday with Chris' parents, aunt, uncle, and cousins. It was a good time. We enjoyed getting away for a little while and had an awesome person watch our dog and pick us up from the airport, and another one who got up at 4 to take us to the airport.
Chris decorated our house today for Christmas. :) It makes me want to buy presents for people and put them under the tree. My dad and Dawn sent a box of X-mas stuff, which was so thoughtful. I love getting boxes, and it was a pleasant surprise. So Thanks!
As for Christmas, we have 3 more weeks of school until we are heading to Michigan. I am excited, although I know it will go quickly and be more chaotic than I want it to be. I'm ready to spend more than 2 days with some family though.
If I can leave you with one thing, it would be to not get caught up in all of the chaos of the holidays, rather be thankful and appreciative of what you have been blessed with. Love to all.