The Busiest of Decembers

This year I had planned to cut back on activities, do less shopping, and make the Christmas season, a quieter and more peaceful time for the family. I did all that, but I can't believe how the whole month flew by and how hectic each week was even though I passed on a great number of activities that I usually participate in. Oh well, must be part of getting older!!! Remember, I turned the big 60 this year.



My friend, Rosa and I made out annual journey downtown to the Adolphus Christmas Parade the first Saturday. The parade was so great---new floats and new balloons this year. We talked about how much better this is than a small parade. Afterwards, we went over to the market to smell the greens and eat Mexican at a favorite restaurant that we found one year long ago.










This jumprope group was unbelievable. I could have watched them for awhile.





Lots of cartoon characters riding in the parade.