Family Time ...

We enjoyed several days with the fam over the holidays and as much as we look forward to it and wouldn't trade it, it sure is great to be home -- surrounded by our stuff and our own comforts -- our own thermostat. My parents like it rather warm in their house - 77 degrees. (I love you mom & dad!) Of course, I'm pretty sure they think our year-round 68 degree house is pretty close to the north pole. Funny, I grew up with them in a house that was warm and in the years since living with them I have changed to not be able to handle it. How many other things have changed? Of all those changes, what things am I aware of / able to recall and what things don't I even want to think about? Okay -- way too much for me to reflect on in this post. This was supposed to be lighthearted and about all the fun and family and pictures from Christmas. Back on task.

First Christmas pitstop: My Grandparents. This is always fun. A tradition that started when I was born. I LOVE this Christmas and really miss it when we're not there. They're just a really fun group!

Once all the fun of opening gifts is completed, games begin. Here is a picture of my 90-year-old Grandpa taking part in the action. He plays a mean game of pinochle!

Here is Grandma with two of the cousins, Alex and Travis. Quite handsome gents, don't you think?

We even initiated the new guy, cousin Shannon's fiance. Welcome to the family Kyle!


Next pitstop: Dad & Becky's for another Christmas celebration. Time was WAY too short, but fun was had by all! Good eats (thank you Becky!!) great company and presents. Does it get any better?

These were busy times -- and this was just one day!! More to come, but it's gonna have to wait until tomorrow.