Counting Down and Giving Back

This week Christmas activities were in full swing as we continued the countdown to Christmas.  We started the week with our annual trek to zoolights.  It was really cold this year.  While the temp showed that is was in the 40s, the real feel was right around freezing.  Despite the cold, it was a clear night and at least there was not a cloud in sight.

Also this week we got around to decorating the infamous tree.  I have to say that it did turn out beautifully (even if the kids did bunch all the ornaments together).  Not only is it a beautiful tree, now it is covered in our memories and I couldn't be happier.

After all the fun festivities, I was also able to take some time this week to give back this week by donating blood.

So much fun and love this week.  This is shaping up to be a holiday season for the record books. Oh, I almost forgot, Merrick also had a stomach bug this week...that was NOT fun (you can be glad I have no pictures of that)!