This is my second Christmas in Sacramento, first time ever decorating the porch. It is pretty wonderful in the black of night.
Courtney and I picked this tree from hundreds on a tree farm in Placerville. It's about ten feet tall and it smells just the way Christmas should.
This is what I get to see as I walk to work in the morning.I forgot my camera cord on my desk at the office so I can't share with you the lovely photos of my home which was decorated only a few hours ago. Lame. Tomorrow for sure.
It's just after midnight and it is raining in Sacramento. The Fall leaves have coated the streets and sidewalks and it is gorgeous. I forgot about this time of year, one minute the sidewalks are clear and you go inside to grab a hammer and poof, leaves all around. I love it!
My tummy is growling. Annoying.
Courtney and I drove up to Apple Hill for the afternoon on Saturday to pick out and chop down our Christmas tree. After stopping for apple cider donuts we were directed to a cute little tree farm just up the road, it was there that we met John. John was a charming fellow who with his brute strength (whatever, a chainsaw) tore down our ten foot tall tree. One of the glorious things about living in an old Victorian is the high ceilings and therefore enormous Christmas tree. The tree is lovely, glowing and fragrant.
When I got home from work/church today Courtney and I finished up the house by adding lights to the front porch...it looks just perfect. I can't wait to show you pictures.
In other news, here is the quick haps for my life:
1. If I have to hear anymore Eric Hutchinson or Jason Mraz I am going to freak out! I might throw something at the television, I might stick a pen in my ear, I might curse-loudly who knows. It is as if MTV, VH1 and any pop radio want me to be miserable. Why do people make bad bad bad music? If you have an answer please, share it with me. Anything to ease the sting that is caused by the sound of the bad music. Please. If you know what is good for you you'll go buy The Welcome Wagon CD and listen to that instead of taking your chances with music that will cause violent outbursts.
2. Butter Pecan ice cream from Gunthers is as close to heaven on a cold spoon as you will get. Come see me in Sacramento and I will purchase a scoop for you, any flavor, I am sure they are all good.
3. Elf is a superb Christmas film.
4. The United States Postal Service is amazing.
5. Cuties are the most delicious of winter fruits.
6. I just finished a pretty good book, I am in need of a new one, can you help me?
I love listening to rain fall.
And it is pretty good.
We had the 2nd Annual City Life Church Christmas Party. We were to wear ugly sweaters. I did. It was horrific. Bad. Suffice it to say that I felt like a frump. I don't have a photo available...yet. The party was potluck style. Highlights: Lil' Smokies IN A POOL of bbq sauce (thank you Dirksens), KFC bucket-o-chicken (muchas gracias Rich) and Lagunitas IPA secret stash (thank you to me). I ate many a smokey.
Also, I have a really great quote from the Rev. the but I can't remember it right now...lame. I will search my notes from the staff meeting, I know I wrote it down. It was so good.
I am back in Sacramento! Flew in last night after a week in sunny and warm Long Beach. I was thrilled to be able to wear a beanie and many layers however, sad to have left my family and friends...again.
I was so busy hanging out that I didnt get even one picture...bummer!
As life gets back to normal here in Sacramento I am sure that I will have lots to share. For now I am so sleepy and a little overwhelmed with having to catch up on so much.
xo.
