We wish you a Merry Christmas.. and a Happy New year!

There's no doubt that we had a blessed year, considering a few bumps in the road. Who doesn't have bumps though, right? Some may be smaller or larger than others, but some how you find a way to get through them. We have to be reminded that things can always be worse, and thank god for our home, a warm bed to sleep in, hot meals and health. We may not always have a steak dinner or be able to plan a trip to Disneyland. But I am more content being in doors on a rainy day ( or even a warm one for that matter ) playing with my kids, than anything in the world. I've learned to appreciate the smaller things in life ( by choice) focusing on what matters, rather than always wanting more of something.

The kids had a great Christmas. I had a great Christmas! After an awesome Tamale dinner at my nlaws, we have to cut the night short as the kids were running rampid! They hadn't even had dessert and they were everywhere! There was no way they were going to last 2-3 hours! We headed home a little earlier than hoped. My parents headed over and arrived around 8-8:30ish.

I spent the rest of the evening wrapping some last min. gifts while handing out with my Mom in the office. And Papa and Daddy lounged around watching a movie. I think we all ended up in bed somewhere around midnight. The kids were up at 6am, yep, that's right! Coffee pot was a brewin' and presents were being opened. We topped the morning with a nice eggs and toast breakfast. After clean up, the kids were put down for naps and Christmas dinner prep started. I have to say if it weren't for my parent's I don't know how I would of pulled it all off. I lost count on how many dishes my dad washed! My only set back was the Turkey took longer than noted to cook. So, dinner was served a little later than hoped for. We all stuffed our faces with: Smoked Turkey, Ham, Mashed taters, Candied yams, stuffing, orange jello, cranberries, rolls and Broccoli casserole - Yum!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with you loved ones, and may 2010 bring you many blessings!