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Hello, Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Time has slipped away from me the past few months, worse than usual. I haven’t made enough time for giggleFritz and Co. I picked up a job this year at DD’s school. I have been working as the hot lunch coordinator and it has taken up much of my time. School has been on Christmas vacation for the last week and it has been wonderful to have some time off! I have been spending time with family, watching movies, doing puzzles, resting, and looking ahead to the new year.

I was looking back on my blog from last Christmas. I had stated that I did not have a Christmas-y Christmas and I wondered what Christmas would be like in a year. We bought a real Christmas tree last year and put the lights on, but we didn’t put any of our old ornaments on it. This year, same. Getting ready for Christmas this year was overwhelming again. However, when Christmas was over I was really happy. I think this year was a little better than last. I am hopeful next Christmas will be even better.

Wiener Schnitzel from Memory Game (90’s era) with Wiener Schnitzel Ornament from DD1

I received some VERY nice gifts from family and friends this year. One of my favorite gifts is from DD1. She gave me an ornament that reminded her of the the Wiener Schnitzel card from the game Memory from the 1990’s. I LOVE it! It is hanging on the tree right now and I will make sure I get it out next Christmas and every year after.

We are sitting down to New Year’s dinner in a little while. Then, we will ring in the new year with tv, movies, and junk food. It will be exactly how I want to celebrate New Year’s Eve!

Happy New Year!! May our wonderful Lord bless you richly in 2026!

Missie S. (giggleFritz!) 😀

I am enjoying the holiday season way more now than before Christmas. The work and stress is done and I like not having to quickly work on one project and rush on to the next. I am especially enjoying our Christmas tree.

When we bought our (real) Christmas tree this year it was precut, but super fresh. There was a shortage of trees and many were shipped out west to meet the demand there. There were less trees to choose from AND they hiked up the price. Our tree was a tad shorter this year and a tad more expensive. No problem! It was still a joy to light it up!

Because the tree was so fresh, it didn’t smell like Christmas-y pine tree. Only when the tree stops drinking and is really dying does it smell like pine. Our tree started to actually smell a few days ago. I love it! Every time I walk past I get to smell Christmas. As you can imagine I am NOT taking down Christmas yet.

I am a little disappointed in my neighbors. We live in a rural subdivision. As of last night half of the neighborhood had taken down their Christmas lights. When I peak out of my windows tonight I see not one house with Christmas lights. The neighborhood is dark everywhere… except MY house! We didn’t put up a ton of lights, but to heck with that if I am taking down my lights just when I get to enjoy the peace of Christmas. My lights and tree are staying up at least one more week, if not, longer!

In the crafting world I think I am supposed to be rushing on to the next holiday: Valentine’s Day. That’s not happening quite yet. I am going to go enjoy my Christmas tree some more.

Have a blessed Epiphany! Wisemen still seek him!

Missie S.

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