Christmas 2006

The kids woke me up at 4:30....in the MORNING! I could not believe it because they didn't get home from their dad's until midnight on Christmas Eve. I figured they would sleep at least until 7....I was wrong! They opened their presents....and loved what they got....and then I cleaned up the mess and made some cinnamon rolls....the can kind! Then we all got cleaned up and headed for Mom's house. There we laughed and ate and laughed some more. My family keeps me laughing....even though usually I am the brunt of their jokes .....at least every other one.....but I think it is because they know I can take it! When I think about it, I remember how much they teased my daddy, so I know I am in good company. Speaking of dad....I miss him. Christmas will never be the same without him anymore. Mom gave us picture frames with dad's picture in them and a neat poem....it was bittersweet. I would give about anything to see him again...in this lifetime....but I will just wait for heaven to see him and miss him more and more everyday.

Here is a picture of all of us.....