Oh I love Christmas and this year was no different! I consider it offically over after boxing day! Sometimes I just wish that Christmas gatherings were spread over a week or so, not just bunched up into four hardcore days of partying! I am definately going to enjoy some alone time tomorrow at the mall!

My Dad's birthday is on the 23rd so we always celebrate it with some friends. Christmas Eve is at my grandma's and at this party we just laugh, sing, and get all emotional because God has been so faithful to my family. The next day we have gift opening at my house with the immediate family followed by a turkey dinner as we are joined by my parents best friends. By this time I'm kind of tired but then the next day we go out to Rosenort and spend the WHOLE day doing Christmas stuff! This year Rosenort was my favorite! We had a pingpong tournament, a game of donkey, a crocano tournament and I learnt how to cross country ski. It was so fun... we almost ran out of time for presents!

Speaking of presents, I never think i'm going to get anything. But I always get wicked stuff. I got a MP3 player and for all of you (SUSAN) who I've been talking about this with, it was a huge gift. I also got some kitchen stuff and clothes, not to mention some other cool things!

This year was kind of different for me when I stopped to think about the real meaning. I agree that Christmas is an important part of one's faith because it is initially when Jesus was born, but I also find huge importance in spending the holidays with the family. Looking back and reflecting on what God does daily in our lives. I think I get this from my grandma and grandpa. We just sit and cry at Christmas, all 16 of us together as we sing a worship song and thank God that He is such a great God. For me that is what Christmas means!