Christmas is coming

This weekend we put up our Christmas lights outside. It was the perfect weather to do so. Definitely more pleasant than trying to string lights when it's -10. But don't worry. We won't turn them on officially until Dec. 1. Even I think Christmas lights in November is a little early. We are planning to put up our tree next weekend. Perfect timing for the beginning of Advent.

I can't believe how nice the weather has been this month. Usually I complain and complain all through November. I don't know if there have been records broken but the weather has been perfect. Not too cold. Just enough sun to keep one going. Only a handful of cloudy days.

Yesterday, the girls and I went shopping for winter boots. We are now officially ready for winter. Winter attire for family of 4 fits (for now)! Winter tires on the car. Sleds and shovels in garden shed for easy access. Extra gallon of windshield washer fluid in trunk of car. I hear that we might get flurries on Friday.