9 days til Christmas


With temperatures in the teens and blustery, blowing
snow, I am thankful to be inside.
My outdoor chores are done as quickly as possible
these days ~
*making sure the hens are tucked in with their
heat lamp and plenty of food and water,
*gathering eggs
*de-icing the cats' water bowl and replenishing
their food
*shoveling the sidewalks & retrieving the mail
~
Inside there is so much yet to do, as I have not
even started any Christmas cookie baking
or present wrapping.
The decorating has slowly begun...





...and I've made a few glittery banners.



I'm off now to finish decorating {except for
the real tree, which will go up this weekend}
and then I can start baking.
What are your plans for the week?