Christmas

Today we went down to my mom and dad's. It was a pretty good time. Spent most of the morning with them and playing with my niece Sydney. I can not believe how big she is getting! I really wish they lived closer! But soon we won't even have time for the people around here! Later on Lynn, Jim, Chase, and Parker came in and we all opened presents. Chase and Parker are so full of energy they exhaust me!
Later Brian left for work and we went down to Vic and Joan's for the Stratman Christmas. All I have to say... WONDERFUL FOOD!!!! It didn't seem that there were that many people there this year. There are a lot of kids but it just seemed that the basement wasn't as full as it has been in past years. It was also sad that this was the first Christmas without our Aunt Becky's laugh filling the room. She wasn't there, but she was not forgotten! Grandma not being there was strange too. In years past she would always sit at the table by the door with all kinds of people around her taking their turn talking and catching up. I just remember her always saying how good Mom's taffy was and Joan's caramels.
Anyway on a happier note. Their was really good food! :) The babies liked it alot!
Brian starts day shift at work in January. This makes me happy! Although he won't have weekends off... He will be home every night! I'll get to see him more and won't be alone every night! Maybe we can get somewhat of a social life back until these babies get here!
So I guess that is really all I have to say tonight! I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday!
Leslie :)