Already Tuesday!

The fiance's van has been in the shop all weekend getting the transmission fixed. Originally the mechanic told us it would be finished by Monday, but now we're wondering if we'll be picking it up before we leave tomorrow for the Thanksgiving weekend.

We're both relieved to be getting the van back and not have to consider the more burdensome investment in a new car. While the interim has been challenging, we have adjusted to being a one-car household. Even with the adjustment there are a lot of frustrations and finagling to make things work and while we know we could manage with one car, we're glad to be back to two soon!

In other news, the ornament business has been bustling and I've been covered in permanent ink for days on end! After the holiday things are sure to pick up and I'm a little concerned about keeping up!

As far as writing names on ornaments go, I'm pretty speedy but I'm also one of the few people working on the ornaments ordered through the website-so I end up doing A LOT of ornaments! I'm glad to be working somewhere fun and relaxed but it has been a big leap in activity.

I'm not the worst of slugs, but I do have some extra work to do building up my stamina for the rush after Turkey Day.

The fiance and I are both looking forward to down time at the parents' home this weekend although we are planning on running around with my parents Black Friday morning.

The fiance has never joined Black Friday crowds and is still resisting the idea, but I think we'll have fun in the hustle and bustle. My parents love the holiday season and gifting, they like to hit Black Friday sales even if they don't buy anything or have things to pick up.

I'll try to get pictures if any of us lose any digits!