Busy, busy, busy...but a good busy!

I have enjoyed these past couple of days so much. Sunday was just a laid back day of doing nothing much but all being in the same room together. We made our favorite Sunday night Nacho meal and watched some of our favorite television shows.

Yesterday, Brittany was invited to go to a Christmas/birthday party for a new friend, it was a sleepover party too...so it was a perfect opportunity for Dennis and I to have a date night mixed in with the little bit of Christmas shopping that we had to do. It was lovely to walk around the stores hand in hand with my guy. I miss doing that! We laughed, talked, visited Starbucks for a slice of banana bread and a steamy cup of their Christmas blend. Walked around some more and then stopped at Taco Bell on the way home (I am a cheap date :). Brittany had a wonderful time and we are so happy that this new friend is such a nice girl and a Christian to boot. They made taco's, baked Christmas cookies and made friendship bracelets. She met I think five other girls so anytime that she can make new friends she is all for it.

This afternoon we braved the grocery store...I am so happy that I am done now. I'll take tomorrow to work on a project or two and of course work out...and then Thursday morning, I'll be up early preparing my make ahead dishes. I am so excited that this year, everything that I am having can be made ahead of time and just warmed up to eat.

Right now, I have potatoes boiling for mashed potatoes. Meatballs are simmering on the stove and I have to decide what veggie to serve and then we are off to the mall to just be out and enjoy the spirit of the season.

Tomorrow, I'll post my Christmas menu...Blessings to all of you!