Christmas Is Coming

I know what some of you are thinking....gosh Michelle it's only October. But what can I say in PV we go straight from Halloween (which isn't much however in the last couple of years I've been here I've seen more and more decorations become available) to Christmas. We don't celebrate Thanksgiving. The HUGE holiday here is Day of the Dead, which I AM looking forward to this year and NOT going to spend in an emergency room. HAHA!!

Today, Kristin, Toro and I went to look at a villa for an upcoming event to take measurements, etc and Kristin HAD to make a point that I watch my step because we were on a steep incline and the entrance up to the house was even steeper. There were steps, however I chose to walk up the driveway. You see me and steps don't mix either..HAHA!! (severe broken left ankle in 200???).

So, the point to this blog tonight is that I am soooo looking forward to decorating my apartment for Christmas. I know that I keep mentioning this over and over, but the new apartment is so much more like a home than just a depressing LARGE bedroom and NO living area.

Anyways, a couple of weeks ago, following church and breakfast with the Vargas-Crawford family. (which can I say I look forward to every week - It's like a family day all wrapped up into a pretty cool package with benefits!!) We headed out to The Home Depot. We walked in and Kristin and I were absolutely BLOWN away by all the ADORABLE Christmas decorations available. (well I don't know if kc was..but I sure was) nevertheless, I was in HEAVEN!!! I can't wait to go back and buy some more things, but I did end up picking up a couple of items. I've been buying a few things here and there over the last couple of weeks and can't wait to buy a bigger Christmas tree. The one I used last year I'm going to donate to the TDD office so we can decorate a bit as well.

So, here's a "sneak peek" at what I've accumulated so far. Thank you Kristin, Pablo & Sophia for the Santa figurine!! I LOVE IT!!!

On a different note, Kristin forwarded this photo of Mom, Dad & I when they were here in March for David & Stacy's wedding and I just HAD to post!!! Gosh, it was so much fun having them here!! In fact, when I was chatting with them this past weekend, I mentioned to Dad that since he will be retired (IN DECEMBER...YES folks my Dad is officially going to retire on December 19th) he could come and visit me in February, when it's cooler and beautiful. I told them that I have started a "I wish Dad could come and visit" Daddy-Do List. You see when I had my house in Dassel I would do as much as I could by myself and then put other things on the list for when Dad came to visit. It was always so much fun learning how to repair plumbing pipes, etc. I got a cute reaction from Mom, but Dad was pretty quiet. I'm thinking retiring in PV is NOT on his list and that BRADENTON will always be in his heart!!! Can't knock a girl for trying, right???

There is something about a bond between a daughter and her father. I'm sure all of you daughters out there can relate, but gosh..being so far away somedays just really hurts my heart. Then you find this picture while you are rummaging through stuff and think...GOSH I LOVE MY DAD!!!!

Gosh..it was such a GREAT time with everyone here!!

Until next time y'all ...I bid adieu.