[Jenn218]

YIKES!!! I knew today was Oct. 1st, but I just didn't realize (or maybe, er, want to think) how close Christmas was!!!!!

I love October....the whole month...the weather, the colors and smells, all the arts/crafts fairs, etc.

November is great too...love Thanksgiving and all the family time and good food....Thanksgiving seems to last the whole month of November here, just just a day or two...I love that.

AND December....just something about it...the cool air, the snow, the smells of holiday baking, shopping and having friends and family around.

I think a lot of people are 'taking it easy' this year for Christmas. I have always been a big fan of "enjoy the true meaning of the season" and to just spend time (stressfree time) with friends and family. I think this year, we not doing much at all. None of use really need anything and if there is stuff we "need", it is all too much for someone to get for us (if that makes sense).