Christmas Review

So in case you are wondering just what I got for 90% off; it was a set of knives. I was just lucky. It is a great set, I am still in awe I got them for what I did.

Here are my thoughts on this year's Christmas:
My cousin Zach collected Pokemon cards when he was younger, he has A Lot. I asked if Porter could have some of his doubles. He obliged. So in other words this was a free gift. Let's just say from when he opened his stocking and found them to now he hasn't let them out of his hands. By far his favorite present. Forget the toys that cost $ he is happy with just the free cards.

Christmas for teens is a bit awkward. They want expensive stuff, but still want a lot of gifts. So when they get just an ipod, which costs more than the little ones combined they feel shafted because the little ones get a lot more gifts. Actually they didn't complain, but you get a sense of "that's all?" as Porter and Natalie keep opening presents and they have no more.

Driving home from the mouth of base of little Cottonwood canyon during the snowstorm was a bit scary. It took twice as long, the roads were not plowed, the van slid here and there. Yea I am glad that is over. I haven't been that nervous driving in a long time.

Getting a new golf club is great, but not being able to hit with cause of all the snow sucks.

Why don't they sell Egg Nog year round?

I will miss having neighbors bring over snacks for the day.

I am glad we get our living room back.

Nativity sets can get awfully expensive

I will miss the giving. I had a friend who when asked about favorite Christmas stories he would reply with "Why should I wait til Christmas to give?" I like that attitude. Certainly there is a holiness to the day the Savior was born, he was God's best gift. We give gifts to others to show our love and appreciation for them. But as my friend would say "Why wait til Christmas?" We don't have to buy the latest craze, we should give our time and of ourselves. That is really how we show others we care anyhow. By supporting them, being there, and giving our time and our love. And that is something we can do year round.