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I have spent the last few days folding paper airplanes for Luke (Santa brought him this) and building a snow mobile with Jack’s new Erector set.  And here I thought that Christmas break would seem long!  I’m actually dreading the return of The Routine.  We all slept in this morning and when I finally woke up, I thought about how awful it’s going to be come Monday, having to get up so early again.

On the other hand, as the holidays draw to a close, so, hopefully, does The Ugly Beard Contest.  “I hate it,” Jack told me, of Dan’s new… ummmm… growth.  “So do I,” I told him.  “I think he has a really good chance of winning,” Jack said.

Ummmm… yes.  If Dan doesn’t win, I can’t imagine who will.  I love him tremendously, but God did not make my husband for growing facial hair.  It took several days before you could even tell he hadn’t been shaving and now, after a week, it just looks like his face is really dirty.  I’d love to post a pic, but I doubt he’d be willing to pose for me.  Maybe I can sneak up on him during a nap.

Christmas was wonderful, as were the days following, as our wonderful friends, the Remicks, came to visit.  It was the first time I’d seen my Goddaughter since her baptism last year.  She’s a dream.  Soooo cute and soooooo happy all the time!

The visit was too short, but we were only a stop on their way to North Dakota.  We were lucky to have them for a day and night!  The way the kids got along, you’d never have thought we’d moved away.  It was great!  The house felt quiet and empty the moment they pulled away.

The ornaments are packed away now and all the gifts are strewn about the house.  We’re looking forward to seeing some family for New Year’s and, come Monday, we’ll be back in The Routine.