Christmas is over. Part of me is really glad to have it over and part of me is kind of sad that it is. I'm glad that the craziness is done but I really enjoy all of the running around and especially the season of giving and doing nice things for others. I just wish that this feeling would continue for the rest of the year! We had a great Christmas, really quite relaxing which was nice. We had our Banta family party on the 23rd so that left Christmas Eve with just our little family. We had our traditional breakfast with friends at Cracker Barrell, and then later had a great time playing games and watching Christmas movies. Ken's favorite movie is "It's a Wonderful Life." We watch it every Christmas Eve or Christmas day and it makes us cry everytime. I really do have a wonderful life. We are so blessed to have a wonderful family and friends and to have everything we have every dreamed or wished for. The kids are great and I couldn't be happier. Kaitlyn was thrilled to get a new stereo for her car, lots of clothes and the best surprise for her was a ticket to Wicked! (Mom is excited too:)) McKay loves his new Rockband 2 game and hasn't stopped playing it for 4 days! I think he has a future! He was also surprised with a 4 game Jazz Ticket package. Needless to say, he was thrilled! Lexi loves her new Barbie house and accessories and all of her new Webkinz. I am very excited with my new camera stuff (a new lense, flash and camera bag big enough for all of my stuff ) and a Willow Tree Nativity. Thanks Santa! Ken got a new wedding band and a print for our office. Now for the rest of the week we are just going to relax and enjoy our time off. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and enjoy the rest of the season....it will be over before we know it!
