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I can't even begin to express to you how excited I am to head East to see my family for Christmas! My mom's side of the family has so many wonderful traditions that I get so bummed out when I miss out on them. For example:
Christmas Morning- brunch @ my Aunt Betsy's - more relaxed and intimate time (less people)
- dinner @ Noni & Gramps - EVERYONE and their mother is there (family & friends)
- lots of good food, games, and conversation
- Santa Bunny (long story but absolutely one of my favorite traditions!)
- Nativity Play (when we were young) now it's my cousin's kids if they do it
My cousins and I are all like brothers and sisters so missing out on seeing them is not fun. Now that all of us are older and most of us married it is hard for everyone to be at the same place, same time. Although, Christmas @ Noni & Gramps always seems to be that time where we "make it happen". And if we can't see each other Christmas night, we make it a point to over the break. I love that. I love my family. I love that we love so hard and so long.
This Christmas like all the others is such a gift! I don't need anything else but my family. Thank you God for such an amazing family and the love that we share.
So we head out tomorrow night to Kansas City. The weather is supposed to be really bad so we are getting a hotel and take a shuttle bus to the airport in the morning. I'm bummed that I don't get to see Janie (supposed to stay the night tomorrow) but also glad it worked out for us to go up early to be safe.
Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Enjoy your family and friends but most of all thank the Lord for sending his son in such a simple but miraculous way to give us true life and love.
3 comments:
Yay. I'm glad you guys are going, despite the fact that you're going to miss an awesome party tonight.
Katie and Kevin, I miss you two!! Leon and I are very excited about your news. God is full of surprises. His love is so hard to imagine! We hope you have a great time with the family and be careful on your trip.
Love You,
Janice and Leon
sad i couldnt see you but would rather you be safe...i guess. kidding. i love you!!! have a great time!!
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