Since today is a holiday, I won't bore you all with all my blabbering. But I'll admit I cheated a little. These were actually taken on Christmas Eve. I later wore the same outfit but different coat to attend mass that evening. Christmas isn't the same if I don't wear something red at least!

Wafting under my nose is the warm, comforting aroma of cinnamon scented pine cones. As I am sitting here typing, I can't help but feel a little giddy at the thought of Christmas approaching faster than I can breathe. I've already begin my gift shopping, but I'm not quite finished yet. Thanksgiving was gone in the blink of an eye. And before I know it, everyone's got their tree up and nicely decorated. I feel time is running out and the shopping malls are only going to become ever more crowded with people doing the same thing I am. Jolly music play loudly over the speakers and in the center of it all is a two-story tree with Santa in his chair. I'm caught up in the holiday spirit, and I love it!