getting ready for christmas....

the last few weeks have been a whirl.....i went to colorado the weekend before thanksgiving for kate's baptism....kerry, austin and cedar met me there...we had a fun weekend in  the icy cold with the colorado mullin's .....the baptism was wonderful....kate was so happy and excited...i can't believe she's that old!!! we went bowling and to dinner after her baptism...church on sunday...then, home again...a quick trip...on wednesday before thanksgiving i picked up kerry, austin and cedar at the airport....we spent the weekend in orange county with kelly and her kids....kelly had a hysterectomy on that wednesday, so we came down to help her recover....we stayed at pelican hill in newport beach...it's a nice way to recover!!! we all had massages...played in the pool with the kids....just sort of relaxed....it was a nice weekend....so beautiful down there....
came home and babysat little russie....kristen, her mom and grandma went to "the price is right"
on monday.....so, now, i'm onto getting ready for christmas!  my lights are up...and they do look nice...i put the finishing touches outside....now, i have to get my house decorated...presents bought, shipped, cards done, baking.....maybe i should quit while i'm ahead!!!!