Yes, It's me!

Yes, I am blogging again. Like I said in my last blog, I always have good intentions of writing down some thoughts but then get too caught up in other things. Plus blogging does take some thought and by the end of the day, I am tired and do not want to think anymore for the day.
So just the other night my friend Mark was commenting to me that I haven't blogged in a while and he misses it. My mom was sitting next to him and said she missed it as well. So this blog is for the two of you. I am thankful people read and find pleasure in my life and thoughts. I find it amusing but also a bit intimidating. Oh, well!
Since it has been a month since I last wrote, I will try to keep to the highlights of the past month. Christmas this year was better than I expected. I was under the impression that my family would not be celebrating until the Monday after Christmas which had me a bit bummed. However, that is not how it turned out. On Christmas Eve I had to work until 3pm. I was going to go to the 6pm service at the Chapel but was extremely tired from being up late the evening before for my family's annual open house and having to be at work early. Also it was raining and I was concerned that it would turn to freezing rain before I got home. So instead of going to church I played with my sisters and nieces on the Wii. My niece, Dakota, kicked my butt in the fishing game and my sister, Cassandra, kicked my butt in the cow racing. It did not matter because we had a great time.
On Christmas morning, I was able to sleep in and when I came downstairs my mom and dad gave me their Christmas gifts. I was not prepared for this because like I said I thought we were not celebrating until the following Monday. The rest of the day was relaxing. Some of my brothers and sister's exchanged gifts and we watched my nieces open a couple gifts. Have little one's around at Christmas is wonderful. They have so much excitement and it passes along to everyone in the room.
In the afternoon, my brother, Ryan, sister-in-law, Tammi and my nephews, Michael and Matthew arrived in town from Newark, Ohio. Then the festivities really began. Everyone gathered in our front room and we exchanged gifts. It was like a tornado came through the room. It was a wonderful experience to share Christmas with family and start new traditions.
I am glad any expectations I had where crushed and the actual happenings hold many great memories that cannot be erased.
Until next time!
Blessings to you