"It always seems impossible until it is done." Nelson Mandela

     Billy and I completed our third marathon last weekend. HARD! FUN! EXCITING! It was a much needed get away and time together. Our family helped us with the boys and they had so much with everyone. We are so grateful. Lisa and Scott took Holden ice skating, he rode motorcycles with papa, played with cousins, and went out to eat. Tanner was with my mom and Tristan on Friday and Whitney had him at her house after that. He loved playing with Tristan. They get along well. Billy and I laughed, enjoyed coffee, late night movie, dinner, sleeping in, walking on the beach, and last but not least running 26.2 miles for fun. :) It is crazy the conversations you have with yourself in the course of a marathon.  I also saw Ashlee and Jeremy giving it their all and then some. I admire them.  I loved seeing Billy at the turn around after the mile 20 mark and was so happy he took a picture of me. He inspires me. He is so motivated. A FINISHER at everything he does. I dug deep and drove it home finishing 10 minutes faster than last year. We have had an amazing week with the boys. We got a beautiful tree and wreath for the house. Tanner was so cute helping Billy put up the lights outside. Clyde and Roland (our scout elves) brought a BIG frosty for the front yard. We went to see Santa yesterday at the mall. The boys were hysterical. Tanner has always been terrified. This year he at least took his picture with him but never making eye contact and you can see from the tense shoulders that he was NOT letting his guard down. Meanwhile Holden couldn't wait to see him. He was giving him hugs and climbing right up on his lap. I Love my kids. They have such sweet but different personalities. We went and looked at lights last night. The boys are really into it. I look forward to going shopping with Billy. We have had so much fun hiding Clyde and Roland every night. Christmas is fun. WE are enjoying this season. Our boys know the real meaning of Christmas. That we celebrate because our Saviour was born in a manger and came to love and save us. They know they have a KING who is also their friend. Billy and I make a lot of mistakes. I am so thankful that we can rely on HIS strength. Today was good. The kids are asleep, Billy is reading, Christmas candles burning, tree lit up pretty, and so so much to be thankful for. Christmas! I love it and am enjoying it with my husband and 2 year old and 5 year old. Tis' the season.