December 25th

It was a wonderful day!!  I didn't sleep well and woke early.  Before leaving Pam called England and talked with my Mother's relatives and I see there's a whole group on my Mother's side that I don't know.  It was really cool since she put them on speaker phone and I can see how much they really enjoy having a family here.  Barbara, our sister had called so we talked with her, wishing her a Merry Christmas From Wisconsin.  She was doing well and we had a nice chat. 

Soon it was time to go to David's, Pam's oldest son.  Pam had cooked a rolled bake and an egg bake and I put together the fruit salad.  Tabatha, Ross's Fiance brought cinnamon rolls made from scratch and were absolutely wonderful.  It was great fun getting to know the family.  Each was different and a lot of fun.  I enjoyed getting to know Tavia and found she has my passion for organic.  David was really an imp and I loved it.  It was so fun being able to joke and have fun with everyone.  Soon we opened presents and it was really great that there wasn't a rush.  The kids opened their gifts first and we all watched and then little by little everyone opened them and we could all admire and see how much each enjoyed what they got.  I've never enjoyed a Christmas more.  I also have never seen a time where everyone loved their presents.  Everyone had taken the time to find exactly what the receiver wanted.  It was really cool  I feel like I've won the lottery and get to claim a whole new family. 

It was almost 2 before I left and only did so because I was tired.  Julie had asked me to come to a party in the afternoon but txt me and wasn't sure when they would get to there. I wanted to wait and go with them so enjoyed coming home and taking a nap.  It felt so good and I really needed it.  I did remember to bring in the dogs so they wouldn't bark.  Waking I knew I needed real protein so made a hamburger.  It was good just to eat solid meat.

Julie finally got to Vallejo about 6 and I left shortly after.  Here was another great party and I had fun talking with everyone.  I arrived back home about 8 and enjoyed the rest of the evening with Pam.  

It's one of the best Holiday's I've ever had.