Thanksgiving was so warm and the fall here lasts a long time so it really felt nice. We were invited to dinner at Valerie's (Brittany's mom) house in Eagle Mountain. Funny how you find the same names of cities in new states when you move. We even joked about possibly moving there just for old time's sake. Their house is right on a lake and it was just lovely. It was great to get to know them.
Next day I spent shopping with Sue (Charlie's mom) for Black Friday (not early of course!) and really had a good time. In preparation for Christmas Savannah and I baked a few dozen Christmas cookies and though there wasn't any snow it really helped to bring in the holiday spirit. It was fun to see the two together making memories.
My mom flew out to spend Christmas with us from Utah. We always have an open door for her so it really feels like she is here more often than not (being that she just visited in September). Again no snow but the drive we took to see lights on Christmas eve and the carol singing in the car was so fun and I'll never forget it.
For me it has always been emotionally hard to say good bye to all the gatherings when they are over but plans are in the mix for new ones to come. So now that my blues have passed I will look forward to what 2019 has to bring.
