Ahhh Winter. Today was the first real Snowfall here in Lexington, Kentucky. It was nice while it lasted, and I hope it falls heavier in time for Christmas. I honestly think that's the only thing missing from this Holiday season for me. Quick Holiday Checklist? Oh yes, I have one. :]

• Family [X]
• Tree [X]
• Presents [X]
• Stockings [X]
• Candy Canes [X]
• Christmas Music [X]
• Snow [_]

Yep, seems snow is the only thing missing for my Holiday. Everything else, I helped to make sure we had this Christmas. I bought a pre-lit tree, I brought every family member a present, and wrapped them, and put them under the tree. I bought things I KNEW they wanted, even if it wasn't on their "list". I literally spent my entire paycheck on Christmas, just so we could have one. I made $139.90, and Wal-Mart charged $3.00 to cash my check, so I had $136.90 to spend. Amount my purchases came to? $136.85. Yes, I came within .05 of spending every last penny I had. Am I sad about it? Nope. I bought my youngest sister an Easy Bake Oven like I had, and brownies to make in it. I bought my middle sister Jewelry she'd like, and a bath-kit so she can feel good after a bath. I bought my mom a bath-kit as well [she thought it was for my other sister ;)]. I bought my dad a plastic dresser, with three drawers, so he could have a place for his clothes finally. I bought my step-dad a fleece Christmas blanket, that was originally for myself, so maybe he can lose the Scrooge, and feel better about Christmas, even though his father died a few weeks before Christmas several years ago. Christmas is a big thing with our family, and I thought maybe a Christmas blanket to keep him warm would warm him up to Christmas. :]
Annnd I bought my Cats some smelly-good Kitty-Litter. I had hoped to buy them collars finally, but I didn't have enough left after everything else. :[ Maybe I'll pawn my ipod or something to finish up buying presents. ^_^
The only thing that slightly depresses me is that after getting approx $270-$280 from my checks, I wasn't able to get my snakebites. I've wanted them for so long, and came SOOOO CLOOOOOSE to getting them. But in the spirit of the Holidays, I have my family, and I hope they like their presents. Because that's all that matters to me. ^_^