The stockings are hung , the mantle and tables decorated and the Kindle is ordered. (A gift to LaRena from LaRena.) I rather agonized over this purchase as I have enjoyed our book exchanges and all the really good books that have been given to me, so very much. However my reading goes very slow nowadays as I can only do a bit at a time and it is very frustrating. I'm hoping with the Kindle I can return to my usual speed and comfort while reading. It sounds pretty magical, but I am sure I am in for another learning curve, getting use to it. I'm pretty excited about all the possibilities.

Yesterday Monika wanted me to watch her blowing snow and such on their city webcam. Once connected I had a very good time seeing her winter wanderland in McCall Idaho. Everything looked like the best of live Xmas cards. I had only been there in the summertime so it was a whole different experience. It is a very lovely resort town with it's own lake in the middle of it. Monika, (my grand daughter) is the city park manager so she works about as hard in winter keeping everything up and running as she does in summer. She loves it there though and all the people in town sing her praises, so I would say she has done very well. Terry was so proud of her accomplishments. Larena just got a new job closer to home and with a pay raise so she has done well too. Her present employer acted as though they couldn't stand to lose her, but they couldn't offer her anything better than the new place and it will cut down a lot of driving, so I am happy about that.

I got lucky at the scrabble party Sunday and managed to win all but one of my games and it was tied most of the way through. There are tough competiters their so I have to be on my toes. Today I am busy with a little housewrk. As if you know there are many choores at Xmas time and I must admit I don't get nearly everything done I want to. I hope everyone has a great Holiday out in Blogger land.