Advent's Arrival

It's officially the start of the busiest month of the year. I'm well-over halfway through shopping, have the decorations up (awaiting the real tree this weekend), & with the turn of the calendar we started the advent calendars (ones with the little chocolate-filled pockets behind each date) & lit the advent countdown candle for day one! Now, just need to finish the shopping, wrap the gifts, mail out cards, find & decorate the tree, bake cookies . . . & remember to enjoy the season along the way.