Christmas was incredibly difficult for me this year. It was the first year that I didn't get to see any of my family before or after Christmas. It is also the first Christmas I have not been able to see my sister at all. I really missed them all. I know your thinking grow up, and I did.
That being said Jason's family was wonderful. We opened presents at their house, and then went over to the Church where Kay had prepared a wonderful meal. We got to eat all together. Only one of Jason's brothers and his family were missing. We played basketball. Michelle (my sister in-law) and I played against Josh(7) and Dillon(6) and I am happy to say we won (it was close), and no we are not pathetic! The rest of the day was spent lounging around John and Kay's house shooting the breeze and playing games. It was a good Christmas!
I am thankful for My husbands family and how loving they are. I am grateful that they are willing to treat was as a daughter, and take me for who I am!
Elleree pushing her new baby and stroller around.
Dillon opening a present from mom and dad. Apperantly we suck, we only got him books or cloths, thank goodness for Santa!
Elleree trying to see if she can poke her eye out with her toe and sit in the stroller at the same time. It is possible!
Truman was pleased with all of his presents. Dillon was pleased with all of Truman's preasents too.
3 comments:
I'm sure it was hard to not spend Christmas with your family. I remember how I felt the first time I wasn't able to do that and how much I missed it. But, there are new traditions that you start with your own family that turn out to be just as good and build memories for your own kids. It's been 20 years since I had a Christmas in Idaho! It IS part of growing up.(Doesn't mean it isn't hard at first though of course.) It just means you will find other and different ways to stay connected to your own family.
Looks like Santa came through quite nicely. Last year we had our first Christmas without any children what so ever. It was WEIRD! But, we did muddle through. Change can be traumatic. And that bit about growing up? - well, I think it's overratted if it means that you don't miss seeing your family. Sounds and looks like you had a good day.
I'm glad you guys could come for Christmas! I know it gets alittle crowded at hectic at our house at times with all of us but I love it and love to all be together. I also know it can be alittle hard for the holidays without your own family. I remember those times, but we love you Des and you are always a daughter to us! Thanks for the fun times!
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