So. I started Christmas shopping a little while ago. Coincided with hunting season. Weird eh? I don't know why, but the Christmas spirit seems to be a little higher in me this year. Maybe because I'm avoiding the money crunch, last minute panic attack that almost always happens when I only start shopping in December. Totally hope to avoid and am currently avoiding. I am about 30% done, and have just a few people that need little extras, then I will jump to about 40 or 50 % done (I have a spreadsheet, yes I do) WE also (lamely) missed some birthdays so I've had to budget that into my shopping as well.
I've already pulled out the Christmas decorations and Corey has promised to put up some lights when he gets back from Leader (mule deer hunting). It's been hard explaining to Amelie that we don't get a tree until December because it won't last that long and we don't want to get a fake one! I really like a real one and Corey likes the tradition. She IS excited for the lights to go up though. :)
In other news, we had our family pictures taken the other day. SO excited to see them and I'm sure you are all too!! :)
