Today is Christmas and unlike last year - where we didn't decorate at all since we thought we were moving right away - this year we got a 7 foot tree and put out a good amount of decorations (although not all of them.) This year my sister stayed down at our house in Virginia, my brother and his family were in their new home in Colorado and my dad is in Iraq so it was my mom and myself.
We opened presents on Christmas Eve and I have to say that I love everything I got (lots of money, a sweater, books, DVDs, calenders, an ornament, a travel scale, collectible coins and other things.)
This year I tried to spend more time (but not more money) to get things that would be personal for people (either because it was on their wish list or because it fits their personality.) I think I did a really great job this year.
We had the basics of our Christmas dinner today (roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.) It never ceases to amaze me how good of a cook my mom is (and how bad of one I am.)
Now that everything is done and Christmas is almost over I want to stop and thank all those in the military (especially those in Iraq and Afghanistan.) Without them being over there we couldn't have a good Christmas over here - I know many people say that, but most don't really mean it (I do though.)
We are supposed to get snow, sleet and ice over the next few days so we may be stuck at home looking at the Christmas decorations. Luckily we have some nice things.
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