It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas

Well we are supposed to be heading out for our Christmas trip adventure today but the weather forecasts haven't been encouraging. I found a sitter from the online classifieds for Boon Dog, but I'm a little concerned because she lives in a trailer park. . . . It's not like I have a love for the animal, but Cheeseball in particular has been getting closer to him and even put Boon's name on his school-made stocking.
We had a nice weekend. Janey had a good birthday and she was happy with her party and we got to see some of my family (though Husband and I have been outed as the worst Trivial Pursuit players ever), and we're going to be able to see Husband's family for Christmas. The kids are so excited to be with their cousins and I'll be grateful to have my fun and fearless sister-in-law to keep me happy. Husband has been warned to not spend all his time fishing and at the electronics store. We'll see how that pans out!
Above all else right now, I am feeling very grateful. Our lives are so blessed and we have so many excellent opportunities and soon there will be presents and yummy food and chances to think about Jesus.
And on a cheesy last note, I have to add that I am really loving the Christmas music that is all around. A couple of days ago, I was in the car and I heard "Ave Maria" and it was just about the prettiest thing ever. I almost choked when I heard the DJ say the singer was Barbara Streisand, but I guess you have to hand it to her, she has a beautiful voice. Okay, and for the song that I'm most embarressed to admit I'm moved by: "Mary, Did You Know?" by Kenny Rogers. The music is that soft rock stuff that has never sat well with me but the lyrics are so sweet,
"Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
You've kissed the face of god"