Merry Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas!  We had a wonderful holiday.  The kids seem thoroughly pleased with all their gifts and we are, as usual, it is over.  I love this holiday and try very hard to keep with the meaning, but it is tough.  My favorite part is Christmas Eve mass.  I love our parish and they do a great job with Christmas Eve mass.   After mass we headed to my aunt's house to celebrate with my dad's side of the family--it was a great night.  Christmas morning brought gifts at our house and then off to Mimi and Papa's house.  After a great brunch and gifts with cousins we headed to my uncle's house for dinner.  It seemed like a longer day/night this year than normal, but it was still great.  We have been enjoying the time off from school and mornings spent sleeping in with no obligations.  It is short lived, but nice once in a while.