Late Merry Christmas

This is late - but I just wanted to wish everyone a great holiday season (since "Merry Christmas" is over.) This has been a good year for our family - a bit stressful at times, but good. The most important part of this season to me is family - things are nice, but this season would not be the same without our family. We had a great Christmas this year - spending Christmas Eve with my family at my brother's house, Christmas Day at Andrew's moms house and at the Blackburn's. We had so much fun - but I was so tired by the time we got home Christmas night that I left my house a mess (Christmas stuff everywhere) and basically passed out for the night. The kids had a great time as well. They enjoy seeing their cousins and lets be honest here - opening presents! I tried hard to remind them what Christmas is really about - and I think both Thom and Kate really started to understand that Christmas isn't about the presents but about Jesus and about giving and being together as a family.

Something cute that Thomas said: We were at my parents helping them to decorate the tree. We were basically finished but Thomas kept going back for more ornaments. Grandpa told him that we were done and that there was no more room. Thomas in a very excited voice proclaims, "Grandpa, I can't stop! I am having the time of my life!"

So with that - Late Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! I hope your Christmas was beautiful and you were able to get all you needed - not just physical gifts but those spiritual gifts you need as well. Take care everyone I appreciate your friendship and support of my family and of me!