Well, since we don't have our family close by we will have to invent things to do for the Holidays. I guess you can say we will be starting our own traditions. I'm so used to someone else cooking and cleaning, stressing and fretting and I guess this year I just might have to put on an apron and pull my hair out! I said "Might".
Last year on Christmas Eve we went to Pets, Inc. to make a donation and spent most of the day there. The owner allowed Peaches to sit inside the kennels with the pups and kiss and love on them. It was a very rewarding experience but we were so sad to say goodbye (well, two of us were).
We then went to eat at Popeye's for dinner.....the story behind this is every Christmas Eve my mom hosts a party and they eat tons of goodies AND Popeye's Spicy chicken. I was not going to miss out on that last year. I think that we just might do it again this year. I eat fried chicken once a year and this would be the day.
It can be very lonely here during the Holidays and if I let it.....I will get depressed and upset and have a hum bug of a Holiday. I am determined to be in the spirit this year and be festive........dag-on-it.
So.....not sure what our plans are just yet. We still have time to fly to Vegas! That would be a cool tradition.
We might end up at Waffle House for all I know. I guess as long as I am with my family, it won't matter. Merry Holiday to everyone (to be politically correct).
Okay so my pictures are always posted backwards so you will have to start from Christmas day and work you way to the beginning. Our Christmas dinner at IHOP! We were so happy to be with the other 6% NOT eating traditional turkey and dressing on Christmas. We were probably the most overdressed family there!
Santa brought Peaches her very own IPOD Touch. She was so happy she had "Joy Tears" as she called it.
Santa was good to Em too. Now she can cook and speak Spanish at the same time.
The after Santa visit.
The before Santa visit.
Sprinkling Magic dust on the front lawn at 9:30 Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve dinner at Popeye's.
We love their spicy, greasy chicken and Cajun mashed potatoes.
Cheese!
Day two of our visit to Pets, Inc. to love on the animals. Here is Peaches cuddling with blind Snickers (6 week old kitten).
Em times two!
My truffles......oooooh so chocolatey and yummy!
Church Christmas dinner. Em and John doing "Crazy Eyes".
The elves brought the girls some pre-Santa letters (better watch out, better be good letters) and decided to eat part of Peaches donuts before they left.
Mini fries at McD's. What a disappointment! Happy Meals just aren't happy anymore with their mini fries. 
Making gingerbread shacks with Peaches other BFF.
Peaches in her ballgown.
Our beautiful Christmas tree. We always pick out the perfect tree every year.
At the tree farm deciding if this 7 footer is big enough.
Treats during our visit. Nothing like sticky candy canes, coke and tree sap to start off your day.
