Different, But Not That Different

If you're part of my family, I know your gut reaction is to correct me, that this isn't TECHNICALLY part of the Christmas situation. I argue that not only did I just walk around in the middle of Case International territory, but I couldn't help but pick up this bag to share a bit of my family stories with Windtalker.
I'm not in Illiana for the first time EVER for Christmas. It's ok. We're forging new ground in the calm of home, rather than forging it while zipping around a several state area over a tiny amount of time. The plan is to arrive at wedding time not rushed, & with tasks accomplished. Including clean laundry, pink mints, and a stocking hook that has Santa riding a Case tractor. Happy Christmas errands to you, too. I'm headed over to the Dollar Store while our laundry dries to see if I can find a coffee can for my mints.