All I Want for Christmas is You

It's December again.

Wow.
December.
No one asked if I was ready for you.

Neil and I spent Thanksgiving at Mt. Shasta with his family. It was cold, but we had a chance to take the dogs down to the partially frozen lake so they could get some wiggles out.

We also went up the mountain to hunt and kill a Christmas tree. The trip is never without frustration, but always ends with a happy result. A very beautiful tree in our living room, complete with lights and Star Trek ornaments.

And so now we begin the process of budgeting for as many Christmas gifts as our meager paychecks will allow. Neil and I have opted out of presents for each other so that we can still give to our families as well as save some money. It's such a fun time of year, presents or not. So we put the Christmas decorations up early and are enjoying the feelings as long as possible. That's really all we need for the season. That, and each other.

We are so thankful for the amazing year we've had and for everything we've been blessed with. We don't know what the future holds (who really does?) and it may or may not come with significant changes. Next year our lives may or may not drastically change; life as I currently know it may evolve into an entirely new path of adventure. Or it may not. But if it does, I welcome it. Bring it. I can't wait.