12.27.07
White Christmas
I had a fabulous Christmas. At first I wasn’t sure if I would be able to make it because of work and finances but it came together last minute and my family helped me out a lot. So I realized, they actually might want me to be there.
The drive up was easy as Admiral Fubar and I rented a minivan to bring a load of stuff home from his storage unit and the van had cruise control – which explains why the trip was two hours faster than I estimated and we made it in 11 hours.
It was great to see my family. I love D’s new house. The girls are growing up so fast and I feel like even being gone for 10 months I’ve missed a huge chunk of their lives.
I also met my half brother for the first time in 15 years. He’s 18 now and looks so much like my dad that it kept tripping me out. I’m so happy he came to hang with us and I hope he will want to be a regular part of our lives.
We did our usual days of movie watching and playing cards and talking all night. Rum and cheesecake and cobbler and turkey and I came back 5 pounds heavier than when I left. It snowed 4 inches in 2 hours on Christmas Eve and we were all perfectly content not to leave the warmth of the house.
I think it’s one of the first Christmas holiday’s in recent memory where someone wasn’t having major heartbreak or neuroses and everyone got along and no one stormed off crying. No one went to the hospital and no one broke anything. Wow. It was a very Merry Christmas and for the first time… I’m actually looking forward to next year. I hope you all had a fabulous Holiday and are ready for some New Year Partying!
Lara said,
December 27, 2007 at 11:59 am
Sounds like you had a beautiful white christmas afterall.
I miss you! And Portland. I dont know this place anymore, its not my home, everyone is a stranger… and a really irritating one at that. Im off to SF tomorrow for the BIG adventure.
Cant wait for New Years.
~Lara
erraberra said,
December 27, 2007 at 1:39 pm
I’m glad you had a great Christmas, and made it back safe!
erisian said,
December 27, 2007 at 4:52 pm
any idea what is going on this new years? i am still trying to figure out plans…
glad your holidays were swell!
Athena said,
December 27, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Hi Lara! I hope you have fun in SF! I can’t wait to hear all about your dirt when you get back!
Be safe and enjoy!
XOXO
Athena said,
December 27, 2007 at 9:05 pm
Thank you Erraberra! I hope you had a happy holiday
Athena said,
December 27, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Hey Erisian!
I have plans but we should coooordinate.
Give me a call when you have time.
Tyranny said,
December 28, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Hey sis,
So glad you came to share the holiday with me and the girlz. We too enjoyed good times with you and the company of our family. I look forward to many more.
Jordan said,
December 28, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Whoo! Party!
Miranda said,
December 30, 2007 at 4:34 pm
I am so happy you got to see Levi. I sure wish Lukas could have came and saw you guys too. Soon hopefully we can get together. Glad you had a good Christmas. Tell everyone HI from me……..if they even remember who I am!
Athena said,
December 31, 2007 at 11:04 am
Hey Miranda!
Welcome to the BlissQuest!!!
Of course they remember who you are. I wish I could have seen Lukas too, maybe next time.
How was your Christmas? I hope you had fabulous holidays!
:)