Weekend Update

So here I sit, in my recliner, watching Hallmark Christmas movies.   I've never been one to watch these types of movies;  I always found them sappy and predictable.  But it seems that I've grown quite found of them last year and have continued this year.   The world is full of strife and trials....if you can find a little bit of uplifting joy, you take it.  

Once again, I was involved in building the JRCC float for the Holiday Dazzle Parade, which was held Friday night.   It was slow going this year with minimal help, but we pulled it together in the 11th hour and somehow managed to win an award, Outstanding Amateur Built.   This is the 5th year we've managed to pull off a win.  The weather cooperated with us as we walked the parade route as it was a balmy 25 degrees.  It was definitely a great time and we're already making plans for next years float.

Today I cleaned a bit, went to the gym, put a big crockpot of venison stew on to cook and decorated for Christmas.  I don't do a lot; I don't even put up a tree - I haven't for years. But I do pull out a few treasured ornaments that were Mom and Dad's or that were gifted to me throughout the years.  Memories were in abundance today, for sure.

I'm going to try and do some holiday baking this year, which I haven't done for a while.  I don't need to have a lot on hand otherwise I'll eat it all.  But I thought I'd make some trays up and take them in to work for the shifts to enjoy - maybe even keep one for some holiday get togethers I plan on having.  Pretty sure there is a game night or movie night in the future!

Stay tuned for future weekend updates. :)





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