October

Does anyone else feel the "end of the year" picking up speed? Wow, it's almost Mid October, Halloween is almost here, Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we're only 80 days from Christmas!! In fact- we are already receiving notices of "Deadline Dates" for mailing Christmas gifts to arrive in time Stateside.
Weather wise; it's getting much cooler now. Living in Europe also means that you do not get your heat turned on until the temperature has been below 60 for 5 consecutive days. So the smell of wood fires in the evening and early mornings are becoming a welcomed aroma. One that many of us grew up with in New England. "Come on SNOW!!!"
This weekend will bring the "Official" beginning of the Holidays {at least for the Military living in Europe}, The Holiday Bazaar in Heidelberg. Rich and I attended last year and I purchased absolutely nothing, perhaps this year will be more productive. We have already decided what to get the kids...I'll tell you all about it AFTER December 25th LOL.
Our Calendar seems to be filling up quickly for the next three months. In fact I called my cousin Linda the other day and we went through "daily books" to ensure we would save time to get together. Although we're in the same part of the world- we are still "overnight" visitors...but it's like a pajama party whenever we get together!! Oh,... maybe this time we'll freeze the guys underwear! {always fun times}