Dec 25 2009

Woot Christmas of 2009. This year has just flown. Can't believe it. It's been alright though. :] Today was a pretty good day. We didn't have to wake up too early, but it was still earlier than I wanted to be up. Ha. We did the stocking dealio, and then went out and opened presents. I thought it was a pretty good year. I got a hot chocolate maker, scripture case, scripture marking pencils, a cowboy boot ornament, new blanket, purple luggage from Caitlyn, a whiteboard calendar and markers from Courtney, Marilyn Monroe playing cards and a puzzle from Gma and Gpa (with a purple jacket), stackable CTR rings, an "ILY" necklace from mom and dad, a pocket nativity, an itunes card, money for clothes, and I believe that is it. (that was for my personal record, not just so that all of you knew. Remember, this has become my journal.) Our family got a Wii Fit Plus, and after opening presents, we played that basically all day, until we went to Carol's for Christmas. It was weird this year, probably because there weren't as many people, but it was still nice. :] We had really good ham, and got to spend time as a family, which is always nice. Alyssa and Collin even brought the twins...This Christmas however, was slightly bittersweet. I was glad to be home, and just spending time with family and what not, however, this year was really different from past Christmas' in my life. While all the family drama was going down, and I was raging, and needed someone to talk to, there was no one. He is countries and countries away and the only communication we have is the good old Snail Mail. It's great, don't get me wrong, but today was the first time I actually realized how much I relied on him, and he truly was my best friend. I hope that doesn't ever go away, no matter what happens, and he will always be my best friend, and there for me to vent to, whenever that may need be. :] I wish him the best of luck, and a Merry Christmas. Cyler said he has already been in the field for two days, and has a baptism. (Granted, he just happened to transfer into one, but still, that's pretty cool. :] ) You will be posted on what other mail things come about. I'm not sure if he got my last letter, hopefully, but you never know. I got to talk to Troy today though, and he was very nice in wishing me a "Feliz Natal" and such. He's a very nice kid. :] We just played the Wii Fit again, and oh my. Some of these games are HILARIOUS to watch being played. Like hilarious. Especially with my father. :] Haha I'm pretty sure this will be a family adventure for a long time. Anyhow, I now I have to go to bed, because I have to make cookies for sticky grimey children at five o'clock in the morning. :/