Day 3 of Family: Holiday Breakfast

It was a hectic hour of cooking but so worth it. We had such a great time sitting around the table together, eating food, and just being together. I love when we share a meal together and totally reconnect with each other.

I'll post a picture as soon as I get them off of my camera.

Day 2 of Family: Family dinner and decorate the Christmas Tree

We had beef tips and rice with broccoli for dinner. We decorated the tree with all of our favorite ornaments. The we read the Velveteen Rabbit together. Just so nice to be together. :o)

Buddy and kids are watching Christmas specials on the dvr and I am posting this then heading upstairs to wrap presents.

Day 1 of Family: Family Lunch

So, we had to go with Family Lunch for day 1. Perrin had a cardiology appointment in the morning. (He's doing fine, btw. His blood pressure is perfect. The stenosis is fine. It's the insufficiency that the doctors are monitoring.) Buddy and Random dropped Perrin and I off at the house after the appointment and then Buddy and Random went to just about every fast food place within a 5 mile radius. We had food from Arbys, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Taco Bell, McDonald's and El Polo Loco. This may not sound like much of a celebration BUT it was. Not a single family member had to compromise for lunch. It was wonderful!

Here's a picture of Perrin. I know his nose is gooey. He's teething - 2 year molars... but the picture is cute.

14 Days of Family

So, this year we are trying out a new tradition. We're going to make the giving and caring part of the season last 14 days. It's a celebration that's all about being a family and appreciating one another. My parent's will be here from 12/27 until 12/30 and we're looking forward to seeing them.

Here's how the schedule lines up, beginning today (12/19):

Day 1: Family lunch
Day 2: Family dinner and decorate the Christmas tree
Day 3: Family breakfast
Day 4: LA Zoo to see reindeer
Day 5: Dinner, movie, and homemade gift exchange
Day 6: Christmas Eve Dinner
Day 7: Christmas
Day 8: After Christmas Shopping (yes, it's an event for us... we love a good bargain)
Day 9: Board game day
Day 10: Off to see Golden Compass
Day 11: Trip to Santa Barbara (or another beach city)
Day 12: Pajama Day
Day 13: New Year's Eve
Day 14: New Year's Day and family movie day

I'll try to post everyday (with pictures to let you know how it's going).