So according to the countdown to Santa...

it's 24 sleeps, 15 hours, 16 minutes & 36 seconds (well at the time I started this post) til the big man comes to visit... will you be ready??

I seem to have a bit more christmas spirit than some years... actually thought of putting the tree up today... we'll see - if not next week for sure.

I've purchased some of my presents - done quite a bit online because shipping is sometimes cheaper than driving... Kids have written their letter to Santa too so that part's taken care of. And now that AJ's bday is over we can see what he has received so far and purchase some other things...

Alexander's birthday was a great day! He woke up and opened his ipod from mommy and daddy and grandma and grandpa ... and then his hockey gloves from his sister... after he had pumpkin scones for breakfast and off to his Enrichment school. When the bus dropped him back to the house - Grandma and Grandpa (Maggie) were here waiting to whisk him off to Chapters for a hot chocolate and a new book! He chose the Warriors series. I love that he loves to read - just like his mama!

Then it was off to dinner at King's Buffet with his family incl. Gillian and Collin (Jess calls him Oliver)... lots of FUN!

Still find it hard to believe it was 10 years ago... and he's grown into such a sweet boy!

I believe in Santa Claus!

The Santa Claus parade in my town was on Saturday... and it was a miserable rainy day. I don't go to the parade usually ... we used to when it was downtown Preston - but since they moved it we haven't gone since.

Anyhow I was watching it on tv ... and felt sorry for those poor people in the pouring rain but kept watching it. Waiting for the big guy to make his appearance.

The minute they said Santa was coming up next - no word of lie - the rain turned to fluffy snowflakes. I called Jessie and we watched Santa and Mrs. Claus on TV speaking to the reporter and we were in awe of his power to change rain to snow!!

Beautiful U R

was told to listen to this song ... and then listen to it again...

sometimes friends see us differently than we see ourselves.... thanks!

Deborah cox - beautiful u r
It's your life
Things may not always go right, for you
In those times
Just leave it behind
Cause sometimes you gotta play the game
Just to survive
Without losing yourself
It`s a fight, it's true
It takes time
Don`t have all the answers
No matter how hard it gets
Hold on to what`s inside
(chorus)
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirrow and see who you are
Beautiful u r
In the dark
The paint chips have waited your heart
So deep
Can`t you see
See the light in the distance
Open up your eye, look, look to the sky
And believe
There`s much more to life when you free
That`s the key
And in time
You will find all the answers
Don`t have to lose your pride
Wondering what`s inside
(chorus)
Don`t never let nobody bring you down girl
Don`t never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirrow and see who you are
Beautiful u r
Don`t never let nobody bring you down girl
Don`t never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful u r
Don't care what they say anymore
There's no time to be insecure
I leave it all at the door
She stearing at him in the face
She's taking it day by day
I'm finally on my way
(chorus)
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful u r
Don't never let nobody bring you down girl
Don't never let nobody tear your world apart
Look in the mirror and see who you are
Beautiful u r
Beautiful u r
Beautiful u r
Beautiful u r