MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

What a wonderful Christmas it was.  I really enjoyed spending the day with my immediate family and extended family.  We started off the day rather early so that Gwen could open her gifts from Santa.....well Leo too.  Santa brought Gwen a My Little Pony, a Super-Hero LaLaLoopsie, Brave, amongst other things.  Leo got a new set of his favorite blankets (he squealed with delight when he saw them) as well as a bee flashlight and a Jake doll.   

We had a great dinner at my mom's house followed by a jaunt to my cousin's so that Gwen/Leo could meet the extended family.  The kiddos were absolutely adorable running around and playing.  I was nervous that they would be overwhelmed with all the people, but they did great.  The played the part of the perfect little kiddos...........of course we had to leave abruptly with Gwen "going off".  I am starting to sense a theme...............

I had said I would travel every 5 years for Christmas, but I am starting to rethink that maybe it should be every 3 years.  I was watching the Higglytown Christmas special (don't ask) and the main character wished to wrap gifts for Santa.  Once she was there she realized that she didn't get to spend Christmas with her family and it made her so sad.  As much as she loves wrapping presents, she realized that the true meaning of Christmas is family.   As much as I don't want to travel during the holidays (expensive, pain in the butt.....etc) I don't want to miss too many Christmases with my family.