This time of year is definitely a favorite around the Gillespie house. We've been busy with Christmas fun and preparations...Jesus's birthday party at our church, gingerbread houses, Santa dance, hot chocolate, listening to Christmas music, Jacuzzi baths, wagon and car rides to see the Christmas lights, finding Rosie the Elf, opening the Advent calendar, checking our stockings daily, watching Santa's reindeer and special messages from Santa on the computer, wrapping presents, making gifts, decorating the Christmas tree, and baking cookies.