It's all good...

Happy Everything!

On December 24th, Mike, Diane, Dave and I (and a bunch of other folks) served a Turkey Dinner at Church for those in the community who needed one (and some who just wanted to participate). I enjoyed myself...I got to be the Schwan's "Ice Cream Girl", handing out ice cream sundae's to everyone. We even did a home delivery for a lady who couldn't make it. I highly recommend doing something like this---especially if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed around the holidays or if you have a case of the "Bah Hum Bug Scrooge". You'll feel better afterwards---

On Sunday I made Mike some "French Toast" for breakfast and he rode off in the frigid air, while I rode my bike in the basement, watching a Law and Order Marathon (Oh the exciting life I lead!). We (Mike, Syd and I) walked over in the snow to Minnesota Mom and Dad's for a specially cooked dinner and spent the evening opening presents with the Rooney's and the Taylor's. It was wonderful. Afterwards we all (10 in total) played Old Maid (with special rules) and Minnesota Mom WON!

"So how do you like it here in Marshall, Joni", Tom asked (Tom is my brother in law for those who don't know). "I like it just fine", I replied. "And the cold, are you adjusted to it?" This I had to think about for a minute. I mean, does one really adjust to such a cold environment? Minnesota Dad LOVES the winter, after all. I forget my answer, but these were good questions and I went home that evening and gave them a little further thought.

What I realized is this; I don't love winter. I don't love the cold weather. I miss my Mom and Dad and all my friends (you!). And I do miss California's predictably good weather days and the ability to ride my bike everyday, blah blah blah. And yet, and I've mentioned this before, I'm the happiest I've ever been. I love my life. I love it. Right where I am. Right here in my hometown, Marshall, MN which is probably only recently on your radar.

It's all good!

I hope your holiday was a warm one spent with people who you love and who love you back. The weather hardly figures on a day like that.