Christmas... Yeah, I'm late.

I'm attempting to play catch up and get back on track here with bloggidy. So here's one about Christmas!

After two months of go, go, go, which included:

• Three trips (not counting the one to Dallas for Christmas)
• A much-anticipated visit from my dad and stepmom
• My marathon relay
• Thanksgiving
• Shingles (yeah, I'm admitting I had shingles!)
• Drama (let's not relive that!)

...I really needed that time with family.

Here's a brief Christmas in review:

My dad, stepmom and I volunteered at The Salvation Army on Christmas Day... something I've always wanted to do and that we plan to do again. Couldn't think of a better way to spend Christmas!



I got to see the twins' first Christmas.





My niece knew who Santa was this year, and it was really cute to watch her open presents. Seeing a child so happy, so innocent - really reminds you of the magic of Christmas!



And it was super wonderful to see my dad, stepmom, brother, sister-in-law and stepsisters AND friends! Here's me and my brother.



All in all, great visit home. And happy to report that currently things are a little more settled at the homestead. How's it going for all of YOU?