UNIVERSAL STUDIOS & DECORATIONS

(terrible photo - that shadow behind Jack makes his head look so big!)

Jack and Simon Peter had the best time the other day at Universal Studios. They did like the Jimmy Neutron & Spiderman rides the best in that park. From there, they hopped over the Island of Adventure and rode the Hulk 5x, Mummy and couple others. They both agreed that Islands is the better park.

Fortunately for them, the parks were near empty. It was them and the International folks. Many rides they would get off and run right back to the front of the line for another turn. When they called at 3:30 and said they were done, I was caught off-guard. I thought something was wrong, but there wasn't. They had had their fill of rides in only 6 hrs. It was time to come home for some family time.

Andrew and I had only been home about 5 minutes when the arrived, so I had plenty of help to unload all the groceries & holiday stuff. It was my big day to knock as many gifts off my list as possible and I succeeded. It sure was fun and most of all, it will make December so much more enjoyable without the stress of that deadline. I will enjoy Jesus' birthday so much more now. I am hoping to knock out my cards right after Thanksgiving. Yeah.

Since we have family coming to town for the holiday, we decided to put up our tree early. Andrew was a big influence on me getting all those boxes out and to keep going. He would love it if we had lights all 12 months of the year.

We have gotten some new ornaments, which didn't show up here. I will have to get close-ups tomorrow. You can get a feel for the Christmas warmth with this low light picture. I wish my camera did better in low light because it feels so festive in the LR now. It doesn't translate that well across the blog.

This is our first Christmas in our new home. I can't wait to wrap & put more gifts under the tree tomorrow.

Robin