December 2008 12 of 12

For the past two days we have had rain, three and three-quarter inches to be exact, and we were "house bound." That's not all bad though, we did finish up our holiday decorations. Today we woke up to beautiful, sunny weather. We'll finish up the outdoor decorations and share some of our "Holiday Spirit" with you. We hope that you have a Very Happy and Safe Holiday Season.

7:55 a.m. Gotta get going, things to do.

8:40 a.m. Remember how low the lake was last month? Rains up in the mountains have replenished the lake.

8:45 a.m. The little red truck waiting to take me to Greenwood

9:05 a.m. The abandoned neighborhood water tower. We can see it now that the trees have dropped their leaves

3:50 p.m. Decorations are finished, time to share some "Spirit" with you

3:55 p.m. Our "Charlie Brown" tree in the backyard gazebo

4:10 p.m. Our Christmas cactus is blooming early

4:15 p.m. The tree in our living room. Diane holds my butt to steady me when the angel goes on.

4:15 p.m. Garland and poinsettias on the stairway

4:25 p.m. Tree on our upstairs landing

6:20 p.m. The photocell finally turned on the outside lights

6:40 p.m. We are headed out to dinner and see tonight's prettiest light of all