Merry Christmas to all and to all a good week!

We had a nice, quiet Christmas at home. And honestly, while it is always nice to be around extended family for the holidays, this was the first year I wasn't having at least a little pity party feeling like we were missing out.

There is something about not getting caught up in the who-got-who-what and who's comming to which house for Christmas/Christmas eve.. it was simple, relaxing time at home. Larry had the entire day off, which was also refreshing.

The highlight of the day was Joey's present. A rocket launcher. Yep. We have turned into "THOSE" parents again. When the twins were young- we read evey label for danger/choking hazzards, etc.. now.. heck.. label says 'ages 8+'? "ahhh.. that's for others- I got an advanced kid, he can figure it out"

How far we've come..

(you'll note the LACK of winter coats in our backyard yesterday. By New England standards, it was downright balmy. By SO CA standards, I guess it was a little cool- shortly before and after this pictures it was raining- when the sun was out it was nice, when it was in, it was cool and rainy)