Having hidden from my computer for the better part of the last month, in order to complete the arduous task of Christmas shopping, it's time to end my silence.
I have to say that this year was the roughest so far for finding the perfect gifts. Usually I'm done shopping long before the day, all gifts wrapped and under the tree, but not this year. Sadly, I was down to the wire this time. I think I went out every day after work, struggling to find what I was looking for. I actually fell prey to the holiday stress this year.
Shopping finished, work survived, we headed over the mountain to stay with the parents for the holiday. The week was wonderful, filled with movies, laughs, food and of course the horror of a 4 year old when she realized there were no more presents to open on Christmas morning. This year was also special in that I got to sit down to dinner with my parents and all 4 of my sisters. This has only happened a few times in my life and it was as a truly memorable night.
After a fun-filled drive back including snowy mountain passes and broken chains, it's good to be back in my own bath tub. Now I just have to figure out how to get rid of the 20 lbs I swear I gained in Christmas cookies and candied popcorn. :)
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I say ignore the 20lbs. :) More to love.
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