December's Ten Things

I think it's always pretty easy to think of things to smile about in December.  What a wonderful and full month it always is.  December was almost a dream this time around, and I wonder now when I'm looking at my house with no decorations if it really even happened.  I set them up and put them down so fast, it almost doesn't seem real.  But it was, and here are my Ten Things to Smile About (that really are real) in December!



1.  Ethan turned SIX!  And he's the most darling six year old that I know.
2.  I made a lot of treats.  A lot.  Like chocolate peppermint bark, cashew clusters, cupcakes, sugar cookies, candy cane cookies, eggnog cookies, chocolate cookies, fudge, and the two or three I'm forgetting. 
3.  I was able to sing in a couple Christmas Concerts that really brought the true Spirit of Christmas into my life.
4.  I had fun doing a lot of Christmas sewing.
5.  I got to watch Madeline sing in her Preschool Christmas Program.  The first program she's ever been in and she sure was cute!
6.  My best friend's little girl had quite the trauma in December, causing her to be life-flighted to Primary Children's Hospital just a few days before Christmas.  I'm smiling because she is back to normal and doing great! 
7.  And speaking of doing great.  I'm smiling that the sickness we had only lasted a short time and for most of the month we were healthy.
8.  CHRISTMAS.  How can you not smile about everything that has to do with Christmas?!?!?!
9.  So much wonderful time spent with family.  And extended family.  Being together with good food and good music and hot chocolate.
10.  I moved my sewing room to a new and wonderful location!  LOVE IT!  Pictures coming soon. . .