Have yourself a merry little CHRISTMAS!

It was great spending time with our families this Christmas.  My grandmother had a recent surgery and unfortunately did not get out of the rehabilitation center in time for Christmas.  We all went and saw her at the rehabilitation center and gave her a few gifts and some pie.  Although she had to remain there until a few days after Christmas, her spirits were still high.  She was glad to be in a place that was helpful and looking forward to being even stronger once she returned home.  She is now recovering at home and getting stronger every day! 

We then spent Christmas Eve night, like usual, at my Aunt and Uncle's with the rest of the family (my mom's side).  We had delicious prime rib, several yummy side dishes, and of course dessert.  We always play, what we call "Chinese Christmas".  Where you bring a gift and people draw numbers and can steal and etc.  Anyways, it is a lot of fun and it's always interesting seeing what everyone ends up with.  Then the kids open all of their gifts and we spend the rest of the evening taking pictures, conversing, and letting the kids entertain us.

 

After receiving our stocking from Santa and eating breakfast, we headed back to our house so we could spend Christmas Day with Karson's parents.  His mom also went through surgery recently and we were glad she was feeling better, however she is still recovering as well.  This year they came over to our house and we had a simple meal.  It was nice to spend the day with them.

Karson, unfortunately, had to go back to work this week.  I, however, am off until the 9th.  It has been nice to relax and spend quality time with my friends and family.  I have also had so much more time to cook and get things done I usually put off. 

We plan to have a low key New Year's, spent cuddling on the couch, eating dinner, and watching movies.  Honestly, we probably won't even make it until the ball drops.  We are so "the old married couple".  Haha!  I am looking forward to 2012 and hope it brings many new exciting adventures and blessings to our life, as well as with yours. 

Happy New Years!