Christmas

Our Christmas here in California was wonderful! Again, I have really lost track of time. I have no clue what day it is. It's so nice to be away and to be in my own little world here on vacation.

I don't have time to write much, but I feel bad that I haven't updated lately. One great thing about my new droid is that I can check email, facebook and blogs all the time! It's not too hard to post a little comment here and there, but I definitely can't write an entire post. So I apologize for reading, barely commenting and not posting.

We had a wonderful time in my parents cabin up in Big Bear. We came back just in time for Christmas Eve. In my family we all get together for Christmas Eve at my aunt's house. We make homemade pizza (the good Italian kind!) and this year we did an ornament exchange. It was fun because we played the game where you can steal each ornament up to three times. It got a little heated at one point because my aunts were fighting for the same one! But overall we had a lot of fun.

Christmas day was lovely and relaxing. My parents spoiled us all with lots of fun gifts. We stayed in our PJs all day, had a yummy brunch, watched a DVD, took a walk, played Cranium, had a yummy dinner and then played cards. It was so great. I have fond memories of all my Christmases growing up, so I enjoyed remembering all those times. I have had some sad moments here and there realizing that another Christmas has come and we are still childless. But mostly I have been enjoying myself and have been a bit distracted.

Yesterday I took my hubby to the airport. I was sad to see him go! I'm glad that I get to extend my trip home a bit longer, but I wish he could stay with me. I really don't like it when we're apart. We had some friends and family over last night to watch the USC bowl game. I'm glad that we won, but it's been such a disappointing season that it was hard to get too excited about it.

Today I went to Mass and brunch with a family from my school. The mom is originally from Southern California and she also went to USC. We have talked about getting together so many times and we finally made it happen. It was great to see them here in California. I taught their oldest daughter a couple of years ago and their youngest daughter is in my seventh grade class now.

The readings and the homily at Mass this morning were so beautiful. Although I was a little distracted and haven't reflected on them yet. I really get out of my prayer routine when I'm on vacation! It always happens when I'm away from home and I feel so guilty, but I think it's just part of being away.

Hopefully I will have more to reflect on later... but that is what I've been up to!