More Baking, Getting Ready for the Holidays

Well........ the good news is that both Rich and I are feeling much much better.  The steroid shot continues, at least for now, is keeping the back in check....  Although - we did find out that a bit too much walking, a little too fast does irritate it a bit.   He has been to see the cardiologist, and so far everything appears to be OK. She did put him on blood pressure medication..and he goes back this week for an echo cardiogram...

The results of the colon (ulcers) came back good, and the medication has finally done its job.  Feeling much much better.  Just the urologist to see - but that's not until February.

Getting into the Christmas spirit now. Rich makes sure the lights on the tree are on every night. Got the Christmas music playing.... Been making lots of cookies and fudge and pumpkin bread.... and Rich will be back to making his pumpkin pies next weekend. 

Rich has been enjoying the eggnog with a shot of cinnamon whiskey a few times this past week.  Have not had any myself.........not even a glass of wine!!  Finished my medication on Friday...........so I have the OK to indulge starting Tuesday!! 

All the boxes of Christmas gifts have been mailed to family.  Christmas cards mailed too   Rich has finished his shopping. I went to the mall today only to find out that most of the stores are closed on Sunday!  At least all the ones I needed to visit!  But only have a few things left to pick up.  Then wrapping and stuffing the stockings!

On Friday night we took a ride over to Wauchula to see the Hometown Christmas displays on Main Street.  I took a couple of pictures - but we were both a little disappointed this year.  The lights were very pretty, and the Christmas music was playing - but not the crowds we've seen in the past.  Not a lot of vendors at all, and Rich was very disappointed that there were no funnel cakes!!  But it was a nice evening, and felt good just to get out and wander around for a short while.