Made it through

Well, we made it through Christmas. We had two family gatherings with plenty of food and gifts for everyone. Some years it seems like the get togethers are a disaster, but this year I can say we had a wonderful time at both events. Christmas day we went to DRad's sister's house, and the food and company was great. Drad's mom and step dad, Sister, her husband and their four kids, and a family that is their friend were there. We ate, opened great gifts, and watched the traditional "Emmit Otter's Jug Band Christmas." The day after Christmas my mother, step dad and sister came to visit from out of town. Then that evening DRad's family came over. We ate, opened great gifts, and DRad, his mom, and my step dad played a guitar trio sing along. We sang many Christmas songs and it was a lot of fun. To end the night DRad got out his new Karaoke machine "Santa" brought him, and we continued to sing Christmas and other tunes. It was a great party-maybe the best family party we have had at our house so far. Now everyone is gone. My family left today, and we are in an empty house again. DRad is snoring on the couch as I write. Those of you who know DRad, know I am wearing earplugs-jk. And, as you can see, Mr. is asleep as well. I hope everyone who reads this had a wonderful time with friends and family.

Oh, by the way, for the first time in 7 years DRad and I made it to Christmas day with gifts to each other unopened. --- Ok, so it was just after midnight on Christmas day, but that counts!