There is nothing like driving 5 miles down the road to a beautiful tree farm to choose my holiday tree.  My friend Kevin and I went to get trees yesterday.  What fun!  It definitely put me in the holiday spirit.  As we drove home with our beautiful trees, I realized that not everyone drives the 5 miles from their home to a tree farm that is pristinely taken care of by a wonderful friend, Ward Simonton.  I love living rural and having the opportunity to enjoy the seasons, forest, weather and simple things in life.

There are so many things to be grateful for this year.  I am grateful for a new president, my home, my job, my friends and the wonderful snow on the ground.

I encourage you to take a moment, look at all your blessings, and tell someone why you love and appreciate them.

What are you grateful for this year?  Have a wonderful holiday season.  Remember it is the quality of time spent by loved ones, not the quanity spent on loved ones.

Love, Jen