All packed and ready to go.

I'm off for a four-hour drive and a six-day holiday visit with the family. I didn't get all my presents wrapped and I have no idea how my plants will survive for a week in this dry weather, but I'm sure the holidays will be spectacular nonetheless.

Stay tuned for detailed reports of all the cute things my niece and nephew do, every game of canasta we play, and all the friends I see while I'm home.

Have a great Christmas!