For Christmas this year, we went to Colorado to hang out with the Veronin clan. I absolutely love Christmas, and I'm really happy that Jeff was able to experience one with my family. On Christmas Eve, my dad reads us Luke chapter 2. We use to act it out with dress ups and everything, but I think we're all a little too old for that. Then we all open one gift (youngest to oldest). It was especially fun this year because Isis and Ki got to participate. Isis loved the attention as we all watched her open her gift. Ki was more interested in exploring the living room (that he's never allowed into) than his gift. It was really cute.
On Christmas morning, we all trooped up the basement stairs (once again youngest to oldest) including the cats, Timmy and Tommy, who are allowed upstairs for a few hours just for this holiday. They were more scared of the unfamiliar than honored with the prospect of joining us for this magical day. We started in the family room for stockings and then moved into the living room for presents.
Everything was perfect. I think watching a child enjoy Christmas helps bring a little of the magic back into it for us grown-up children, and Isis was having a great time with it all. My dad spent a lot of Christmas Eve putting together a mini, singing trampoline for her. It was a big hit. Ki is pretty attached to it too. He tries to climb on while Isis is jumping. She's very good to share her new toy with him and bounces softly while Ki grins and claps.
When Sunday night rolled around, Jeff and I were ready to go home and get back to our lives. I love that we had enough time this vacation to be ready to go instead of having to drag ourselves back home. I didn't feel overwhelmed the next day at work, although I did kind of lose my voice after a week of relaxing. It's amazing how much I'm required to talk at my job.
Thank you, Mom and Dad for making Christmas so much fun, and for making it so easy to come home anytime. :)
New Years Eve was spent with friends at our house. We played Rock Band all night and missed the ball drop. It was really funny and a lot of fun. When we realized what time it was, we laughed, the couples kissed, and we went back to playing Rock Band.
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We enjoyed your visit so much--I'm glad you had a good time too. How were your cats? Are they mad at you for leaving, or just glad you're back?
Sounds like a great time with the Veronins. Did anyone play Munchkin?
The cats acted indifferent, but they've been much more cuddly than before. That might be the snow keeping them from the outdoors, though.
We *didn't* play Munchkins. My dad got it for Christmas, but we never made time for it. Probably next visit.
Sounds like a fun vacation. Of course we missed you around here during the holidays!!
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