Friday's Fave Five #765

Wow, here we are, the last couple of days before Christmas.  For most this is a busy, busy week.  Join us as we pause in the busy of life and the season to be grateful for the good gifts we have daily in our lives.  

~ treat from hubby ~ We like to support local business when we can and there is a lovely little French bakery in town.  Hubby went to get a gift card there and picked himself up a Italian bread for lunch.  It's bread covered in cheese, olives and tomatoes with italian spice.  He thought it was so good he bought one home for me too.  Oh my.  It was so delicious.  The bread was that wonderful soft, chewy texture that I love with lots of topping.  What a nice treat!  I didn't think to take a picture until 2/3 was gone.  It was that good.  LOL.

~ busy work month done ~  December is always a busy month in my dayhome.  There is always extra crafts and creations that the kids do during this Christmas season and there is also the Christmas party.  It's a lot of work but also lots of fun.  I always do my Christmas party the second last day before my Christmas holiday starts.  That way all the gifts can be sure to make it home with the kids and they all enjoy the party.  I've learned over the years that there is always families that at the last minute get that last day off or have company or whatever and they don't show up so the child misses out.  Well yesterday was our party so today is a chill day for both me and the kids.  We'll play outside, it's still unseasonable really nice here, pop some popcorn, watch a Christmas cartoon and just relax.  Then when the last child goes home today a weeks vacation starts!  I can't wait.

~ hubby helping out ~ so thankful this week that hubby has offered to do some running of errands for me.  He's run out to get some gift cards, picked up some photos, ran to get some stuff I had hemmed at the tailor for my Mom.  His job is more flexible where mine is not at all so it is a real blessing when he is able and willing to do these kinds of errands for me.  

  

~ fun evening out ~ last week I mentioned I had won tickets to Stars on Ice.  I invited my good friend to come with me and we had a lovely time.  The show was good, such talent these young people have, and Elvis Stojko was amazing as always.  Hard to believe the man is 51 and can still skate & perform as he does.  My friend was the perfect person to take, she'd always wanted to go to one of the shows but had never been and her enthusiasm and reactions made the night extra fun.  Then we went for a nice tea and dessert and topped the night off with great conversation.  

~ garden center finds ~ on a whim after lunch on Sunday, Hubby and I made a little trip to a local garden center just to look and see what they had for Christmas.  I was trying to find one more little thing for a friend.  Well I didn't find anything for that search, but I did find a few things I was wanting and it was 30% off.  So I would say the jaunt was a success.

What were your blessings this past week?

I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.  May your home & holiday be filled with love and  laughter and may the peace of Christ  surround you with hope as we celebrate.