Christmasy Feeling

So usually I am the biggest fan of Christmas, I can barely contrain myself once Christmas decorations and music begin to appear after Thanksgiving.. However this year I am feeling very indifferent about it all, maybe because the economy is bad and I feel guilty for my dad? Or maybe because I am so broke I do not get to get all the people I love gifts this year?
I do kind of wish I could fly over to Dallas for just a night and go on a carriage ride to see all the lights (Dallas residents do their lights better than anything I have ever seen!)
It also doesnt help that it is 75 degrees outside! But one thing I do have to look forward to is cooking! This year my mom and I are doing a casual early dinner @ our house with turkey and roast beef sandwiches, everyone will get to build their own.  We are also going to do a bunch of sides so you still get the holiday feel.

My menu: stuffed mushrooms, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and green beans... that sounds pretty amazing to me!

I guess when I need to feel Christmasy I can just go over to Fashion Island and visit the tree, that always does the trick!

And ok I am feeling a bit more cheery after watching glee last night, I need the xmas album!