A Day in the Life

Life has a way of showing you that you are not really in control after all. This Christmas has been no exception for us. My grandfather passed away 5 days before Christmas, and although we had planned on going home, sleeping late and relaxing this Christmas, we whisked off to California on Christmas afternoon to attend his funeral and to spend a few days with Grandma and the rest of the family. Christmas at my Grandparent’s house is CRAZY (we have to open gifts in 3 shifts)! No wonder Zac has to escape to the den to get a release from the sheer size of my extended family. For me it is great because it’s all I know, but for some who are welcomed into our family, it is a bit overwhelming.

After our few days in California, we went to Broken Bow for a few days with the Taylors and had another Christmas! We got Austin the coolest bouncing Zebra. We think he liked it!

And my favorite present was……

Zac got to go golfing while we were there, and I got to relax and read. This is the definition of relaxing for us. The next week, we were able to attend my cousin’s wedding in California. It was not such a beautiful day, but it was a beautiful wedding and it was nice to gather as a family again, this time under happy circumstances. HOWEVER, the flight created a new experience for me that I have never had before. We were supposed to fly into Long Beach airport, but since the winds were too strong, they had to divert our plane. We ended up landing in Palm Springs, and taking a chartered BUS two hours to Long Beach airport. Thus, we missed the rehearsal dinner, and got into town 4 hours late. We were so mad. I would put up a picture of Zac’s mad face, but I think he’d be embarrassed. Nevertheless, we got there safely and got to take part in the celebration the next day. Thank you family for making this Christmas break so fun and for making us doubly excited to come back to Texas!

My bother and sister-in law have a one year old son. It was exciting during the summer to be around him and watch him grow and develop a personality. Unfortunately, Andrea and I have been few months now and we only get to see him through photos. I have noticed a theme developing with my nephew that I am very concerned about. I even have photos to prove it! I think that my nephew is becoming a hippie.

1. He is a grass eater.
   
2. He is a tree hugger and kisser.
   
3. He needs a haircut.
   

Now don’t get me wrong. I think my nephew is a cute kid, but come on now! He is being placed on a road that will lead to lawlessness and disrespect. I don’t think we want to relive the 70′s in the 21st Century.

I think I will need to take him out over the Christmas break for a haircut, and some good old fashioned non-hippie activities (like chopping firewood and eating red meat).

After some comments from my family I have decided to post a photo of myself at my second birthday (I’m the one on the left). I guess I turned out okay, but we can not be too careful. Now is the time for vigilance!