Every year we celebrate Christmas in July. We pick a convenient weekend, pull out and decorate the tree, watch Christmas movies all day - and yes, there are even some presents to open. Some of you know that we are a military family, and as such, we learned a long time ago, that you just have to make the most of every day. So we have lots of family parties - usually just the four of us, and for all kinds of reasons - good report cards, Arbor Day, Football Season Kickoff, and any Friday, to name a few.

Once we’ve celebrated our Christmas in July - I’m in the mood to get started, I go ahead and get a jump on my Season’s Greetings! I try to have them all done before school starts. After school starts, it just seems like one fast downward slide through September, October, and November - right through the holidays into the New Year. Trust me, I have plenty to keep me busy then, and I’m always glad that my cards are ready to go!