We are now in the 2nd week of Advent and the spirit of Christmas has arrived.  Linda has had a rule for as long as I’ve known her – no Christmas tree until after her birthday.  We fudged on the rule a bit and put the tree up on Sunday.  Availability and scheduling trumps birthday rules!

What’s great is that Anna and Emily are able to help a lot now.  They did a great job helping me place ornaments on the tree while Linda put the rest of the decorations up around the house.

Merry Advent to all of you – prepare ye the way for the coming of our Lord!