Can you believe it?

The kids had to start back to school today. I would have loved for them to have the rest of the week off. One of Kristopher's biggest gripes with our county is they don't get much time off for Christmas. Last year they got 6 days, this year 7 days. He has already checked next year and is delighted that they will get 2 weeks.

Zachary was so relieved to get his stitches out today. His hand still looks alittle gross but the nurse said it had healed well. He can now get it wet and let it get air. Zachary still likes keeping a bandaid on it. He doesn't like the way it looks and is complaining that it hurts. We keep reminding him it was his fault and he is paying the price.

My Goofy Kids

If you are wondering why there is writing across this picture it is because it is just a proof. While I really like this picture it is not one that we bought.

Main Street Barber Shop Haircuts

Dad and Mom's Grandkids

Happy New Year!

We arrived home 2 minutes before minute last night. We should have been home by 9:00 but our flight was delayed. That was O.K. by us once they gave out 100.00 vouchers for future travel to everyone. That pays for another roundtrip to Florida if I buy the tickets in advance.

We had a great time in Florida. My sister-in-law cooked a delicious Christmas dinner. Wednesday we went to Picture People and had a picture taken of all my Dad's grandchildren. I will post it once I get a chance to scan it.

Our Christmas present to the kids was 3 days in Disney. The crowds were as we expected but we still had a wonderful time. Grace loved the rides and parade. As we began our day at the Magic Kingdom we stopped at the Main Street Barber Shop. Grace, Julia, and Zachary got haircuts. Not only do they cut your hair but they put paint and pixie dust in it. Since it was Grace's first official haircut she got a certificate and her very own first haircut Mickey Mouse ears. Day one we visited MGM, day 2 Magic Kingdom and ended our visit with Epcot. We can't wait to go back!

Today we just had a pajama day. Most of us stayed in our pajamas all day. The kids played with their Christmas toys and we recuperated from our whirlwind trip to Florida. We are looking forward to going back soon.

Merry Christmas!

Twas the Night Before Christmas

We are officially done. It is 11:25 and we will be able to go to bed within 30 minutes. This is an early night compared to many Christmas Eves. The kids were ready to go to bed by 9:00 even Kristopher. By looking at the kids piles you would think Kristopher and Nicholas weren't getting much. Kristopher asked for a couple of video games and Nicholas wanted sports tickets. Neither one take up much space. The girls appear to be getting the most because their stuff is so much cheaper.

We went to a very well done Christmas Eve service tonight. It was the Christmas Story done through song, a few characters, lights, and video. After that we rode around and looked at Christmas lights. Once home we enjoyed our traditional Christmas Eve dinner, spaghetti.

What in the world will Grace think tomorrow morning? She will have no idea what is happening. We know we are probably in for lots of fussing. She always wants what someone else has. By next year she will have outgrown this. We have heard her fussing several times tonight which is unusual for her. I wonder if she is overwhelmed with all we have been doing. The alternative is she may be getting sick. I certainly hope not.

Tomorrow around 11:15 we will head to the airport. We depart at 1:20 to arrive in Jacksonville at 3:05. My sister in law is preparing Christmas dinner this year. We are all looking forward to being together again. It is rare that the whole family is there.

Grace has started crying. Guess I better go check on her.

Merry Christmas to All!