The older I get, the faster time goes by. It seems my life is defined by:

1. Our March road trip to the United States, starting in Las Vegas for the NASCAR race and then heading off to wherever the whim takes us.

2. Tax time. I try and get all the receipts, etc. organized but sure enough it's always a week of scrambling to get everything to the accountant on time.

3. Christmas. Is it really Christmas already?! It feels like we celebrated it just a couple of months ago!

But you know what? The fact that it`s Christmas again is a good thing. It's a wonderful time of the year and as much as I complain about how much work it is, there's nothing more satisfying than sitting down to a turkey and pork roast dinner with my family. We actually celebrate on Christmas Eve, which is the northern European tradition.

This year we'll be 10 people which means we'll all be able to fit around the dining room table without having to bring up the extender table from the store room. After dinner, we'll gather around the tree and exchange gifts. It will be a late night but I'll be able to relax on Christmas Day because my part will be done. Last year we watched all the Indiana Jones movies on the 25th! I can't wait to see what movie marathon there will be this year.

Here's wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season, and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and love. :)