The Christmas after blues set in. All the kids aside from Kelli have gone back home now.

On Christmas day our home was hustling and bustling with sounds of laughter, continual chatter and Christmas music playing in the background. The aroma of a Christmas ham cooking took over the entire house.

All the kids were home this year and gramma from Sweden too. Presents galore filling the room so we could barely walk to the kitchen. Everyone was happy and enjoying the moments and the memories we were making.

We shared a beautiful Christmas again this year! 

Now I sit at my desk, work is quiet, the house more quiet. Gramma is sewing in her room and Kelli still fast asleep. The quietness gives a lonely feeling. 

I feel a little sad today when I think how fast this time has passed. David is working and the animals sleeping and I am sitting here staring out at the frozen tree branches. 

Snow flakes dancing outside the window facing my desk give me a feeling of cold, yet so relaxing watching the them falling gently to the ground. 

I am happy all the kids made it home this year. We really did have a great time. Christmas was good to us and so was Santa Claus. 

It would be nice if I didn't have to feel so sad after such a happy occasion but I do. I miss the kids, the conversation, the laughing, the stories and most of all the smiles on their faces and the sparkle in their eyes!

They all seem so happy and content! 

Gramma seems in real good spirits since she has been here. She loves her Christmas bedroom and told us how safe and warm she feels in it. David thought the room was a little busy but we know Gramma likes it busy, it makes her feel at home. :) 

I am having trouble expressing myself today, my thoughts and writing are a bit choppy... so with that said I will post a picture of me and my main squeeze and call it a day. 

Happy upcoming New Year to each and every one of you!