I know it’s July but I had a little reminder today from my little snowmen friends
Yup, just 5 months ’til Christmas. Of course, those who know me are aware that there are signs of Christmas around my house all year long. Just a “few”. Like my snowmen…. but they are actually a winter decoration right. And I love Christmas trees so why not have one up all year long. I just change the decorations for the season or the holiday. There were hearts on it during February, Shamrock’s in March, Easter eggs after that and now my year-round tree is all decked out for summer 
Luckily, I have a hubby who likes Christmas as much as I do. Ok, maybe not quite as much but enough to be a Santa collector. We keep a few of his Santa’s out all year round too. Like this little guy 
He is just hanging out on a shelf waiting for the rest of his friends to come out of the bins and join him.
When July 25 rolls around each year, first my thoughts are to say Happy Birthday to son #3. Then my brain kicks into “only 5 months to go” mode and I start thinking about Christmas gifts, Christmas decor and Christmas products for the craft fairs. Some really cute snowman fabric is sitting up in my sewing room just patiently waiting for me to work with it. And I must confess that I have watched a couple of Hallmark’s “Christmas in July” movies. It helped to see snow while getting through the heat wave.
I have already gotten a few gifts for people and my goal is to be done with my Christmas shopping and wrapping early in December. Of course, that is my goal every year. Have you started thinking about your lists yet?
As the thermometer is climbing to those 80’s and 90’s or, ugh, even higher, sit down with a glass of iced tea and let your mind wander to days with twinkling lights, snowmen dressed in colorful hats and scarfs and that jolly little elf in the red suit. See if you get any inspirational thoughts for that perfect gift for a special someone.
I’m off to write some lists. Keep cool everyone. Bye for now.
See you soon.
Ginny
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