Just in case I don’t have time tomorrow, I want to wish a Very Merry Christmas to everyone from Chris and I.   It has been a good year that is coming to an end.  And we truly do have a lot of blessings to be thankful for.

So through all my complaints (did I mention we had a foot of snow this week, and the temperatures have been in the teens?)  I still feel so very lucky.  Chris and I have our health and live a good life.  We have good friends and family to keep in touch with.  And we will shortly spend some time in Florida’s good weather.   My job seems solid even though there are no guarantee’s anymore, and work has allowed me some welcome flexibility.   Our plan is to put the house up for sale in 2013, time for a change.  So as we celebrate Christ’s birth we give many thanks, and we pray that 2013 will bring you many blessings.

wet snow sticking to the branches

the field off the driveway

We are preparing to head to the airport after a number of beautiful days in Florida.   It is currently 76 degrees in Boynton Beach and 18 degrees in Omro.  So why are we going back?    I guess it is about finances supporting our lifestyle.  We came down last Wednesday night and it was great weather when we arrived.  The first few days Chris says were perfect.  The last few is unusual higher humidity for this time of year.  But that will changed back in a day or two.   They had predicted a lot of clouds but we have had a lot of sunshine each day.  I love it.   We both have been working each day, so that cuts into some fun time.  But it is worth it to look out at the palm trees and to log off by 4 pm and walk out into the warmth.   I am hoping my boss lets this continue!   We will be back soon and will start the New Year back in warm weather.

We had come down for the Christmas boat parade on the intercoastal.   I have been trying for years to get good pictures, but a moving boat at night is hard.  Actually Chris’s phone did a better job!   We have had fun, the parade, the pool, Farmers market and cigar shop!  For now I need to go home and hook up the plow to the ATV.  We hope all are doing well and the Christmas season treats you well.