Christmas was small but joyful and I didn't take enough pictures to document the occasion. On Monday Sarah had a small surgery for a deviated septum, everything went smoothly and well. After photos to come. Amy's family with Joe, Harper and Charli joined us for Christmas Eve along with my mother, Janet Hardy, and Craig, (and Sarah). It was a small group, but enjoyed a wonderful steak dinner and got to watch mostly Charli open her presents. Two years old is the perfect age for Christmas! Everything is exciting. Our children treated us with a spa package to the La Costa resort here in Carlsbad, wow! Can't wait to to use that, along with with pampering soaps and creams. Craig treated everyone to a scented candle picked just for them. Gary and I enjoyed a brisk walk along on Christmas morning before the rest of the family, mom, Sarah and Craig were ready for some traditional Christmas day omelets. We then all enjoyed a movie together and a relaxing day after that. The other kids were with their other families. We will have to come up with new traditions as the family dynamics continue to change and grow. We love it. Families are the greatest.
