Well, it’s here, Christmas Eve, a holy day in its own right. Today is like pre-game for Christmas. Time to make sure the stockings are hung “with care” (ha ha) and that all the presents are wrapped and under the tree and that you have all the things you need for your evening and morning feasts. We of course are headed down to Denver tomorrow to celebrate with Grandma Dix, Shelly, Tom and Ali. Listening to the news, we could run in to a little weather as we’re supposed to get upwards of 16 inches of snow tomorrow and they’re already warning up here that the pass could be closed. We’re exploring options including going down today and checking into a hotel but that’s not cheap or very practical. I think we’re just going to get up super early and take our chances.
It’s cold up here this morning with temperatures well below zero. The sky is blue and the sun is out and it appears to be the calm before the storm. We’re planning on going to church this afternoon at 2 but that could change if we need to leave today. In any case, we don’t think we’ll get back up tomorrow and could be in Denver until Tuesday. Church is out in a huge heated tent at 4 Eagles Ranch between Wolcott and Steamboat and is known as Cowboy Christmas. Hundreds of people show up and there’s a great cowboy band playing Christmas carols and Pastor Tommy gives a great sermon that fits the season. Robi and Robert would love it as they’re sort of honorary Colorado cowboys, ha.
Thankfully my truck has a block engine heater that’s plugged in to keep it warm. Lori’s poor car though is probably frozen. Tom and Ali gave us some windshield covers a couple years ago which are one of the best presents I ever received. They’re basically windshield blankets and are on both cars now and every time I expect snow. It sure helps when we get a bunch of snow.
We have a lot of cleaning to do and want to hit the gym so time to get moving. Hope everyone is prepared. Don’t know about you all but in our house, We Believe!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and God Bless.