It has been quite some time since our last blog. Where Christmas preparation never really started before now in the States, we are in full swing already. The true mess of shopping took place after Thanksgiving. I told Chip I saved us lots of money this year - by misplacing my ID! You can't get into any store without it....and can't get back on post, if I wished to go off and check out the Korean stores. So I spent four days not spending. :) But we were able to have a nice Thanksgiving dinner....
As mentioned, I did get a hair cut. While it is much easier in the field to have short hair, I have since learned that I now have to style my hair every day. Before, I could just throw it into a ponytail/braid. My soldiers think I look like an older version of Rogue, from X-Men, with the gray streak...hopefully not due to draining the life out of them!
The Boy Scouts sold live trees here, but only the past two weekends. Normally, we don't get ours until a week before Christmas. I hope this one will last until New Year's! The smell of pine is absolutely wonderful. We have been playing the Cinnamon Bear episodes for the kids. During the beginning and ending music, our tradition has been to dance around in a circle. This year, Joey is learning just how crazy we are.
I hope to post a little more often...of course, with Christmas coming, I can't make any promises. We love you all and hope that you are enjoying your families during this wonderful time of year! Love, Mona
