November came in like a lamb and went out like a lion, a big, growly lion. We were spoiled with temps warmer than I ever remember for this time of year. I'm not sure where the month went. One day it is 11-11-11 (I love days that have quirky numbers!) and the next day it's December. The month snuck (sneaked?? Is it sneaked or snuck?!) by without regard for my desire to leisurely enjoy the holiday season. I'm digging my heels in and holding tight onto the tail of December to try to slow it down a bit.
I love the look of snow! It tells of cleanness and purity. It hides the depressing dead of late autumn.
However, I'm not a fan of snow covered ice. We had our first ice/snow storm of the year. We were fortunate to keep our electricity. Some of our neighbors weren't as lucky and were without for 36+ hours. This day also happened to be a memorable one for my sixteen year old.
He scored the coveted ticket of freedom. Well, semi-freedom. He took his driving test while the ice started to fall from the sky. What a brave instructor. I think I would have been cancelling if I were her. This is what our road looked like when we got home.
Not ideal for a newly licensed driver. Or a seasoned driver.
Faith loves to climb on furniture and see what's going on out the window. She was in awe of the snow.
Baby girl likes to do her own hair too. I appreciate the headbands more than her brother's underwear for hair accessories. She'll dig through clothes baskets to find underwear to put on her head. Should I be concerned?
We celebrated Court's birthday mid-month. Okay, we didn't really celebrate, but we did sing to him (I think) and he got cake.
He's loved. Speaking of love, we also celebrated our 17th anniversary in November. Seventeen years?? I don't know how that is possible when it was just last year that I was 17. Wasn't it?
Another highlight of the month was getting to go out with my long time (as in since 4th grade) best friend Sheila. Since she lives in Colorado, we only get to see each other once a year when she comes "home" for a visit. I'm so happy that her husband landed an awesome job 2 hours away and they are moving next summer! How appropriate that our date was going to see a musical!
I had such a good time. And I am all the more wiser now since she taught me how an expert orders at a coffee shop!
For one reason or another it has taken over a week to finish this silly little post, from internet problems to busyness to forgetfulness.
So long, noviembre! (Isn't it bizarre that months aren't capitalized in Spanish??) Your holiday is one of my very favorites. Although this year it seemed to come and go without big fanfare, my heart is overflowing with thankfulness.
I'm looking forward to all December has to offer. And of course celebrating the
true meaning of the season.
It's easier to spread Christmas cheer when you are dressed the part.
Bring on the jingle bells!
1 comment:
are those photos from your phone? i want a phone that takes better pictures & those looks pretty good. the boys & i were wondering if austin got his license yet... now we know. :)
p.s. it's sneaked... no such thing as snuck. i say snuck all the time though - doesn't everybody? ;)
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