CHRISTMAS!!!

This year seemed as if Christmas were a blur!! I don't remember really enjoying much of it - time just went by so quickly and I had so much to do to prepare for the holidays this year. I really don't know why - nothing seemed that much different, except our budget (thanks Dave!), and the fact that I had another child which just makes getting out much more difficult. I'm kind of bummed because I LOVE Christmas. I think I'm going to have to make a few changes next year and become more organized. I also need to realize that I CAN buy a Christmas present in July if I want to - I don't have to wait until it's snowing outside and I'm in the Christmas mood. I feel like I'm always cramming to get all the presents bought. Anyways, besides my high stress level during this season I did manage to enjoy Christmas Eve and Christmas day with my family. This Christmas was spent with my side of the family and so we were with my parents and my mom's folks on Christmas Eve which was so fun because of the snow and the candlelight Christmas Eve service at church - love it!! And Christmas day we spent the morning at home with the kids and then went to my grandma's in Meridian to celebrate with my dad's family. We always have lots of fun and food. Games were played, toy helicopter's flown (by Jeremy and Derek - that was one of their Christmas presents), movies were watched and food was eaten. Typical Wilson Christmas and it was just grand!! I wish a late Merry Christmas to all!!