Asking For What You Want From Santa

My mom flipped through her camera to show me the pictures from the day. It was only a matter of time before I came across this one. Mom: I didn't tell you about Santa? Kristen: Uh, no. Mom: Ethan... Read "Asking For What You Want From Santa" »

Four Tips for Holiday Shopping on A Budget

I hate to be the person to tell you that Christmas is only 7 1/2 weeks away, but Christmas is only 7 1/2 weeks away. Typically I like to ignore Christmas until after Thanksgiving. However, this year the finances... Read "Four Tips for Holiday Shopping on A Budget" »

The Wii God

The big Christmas morning surprise: A Wii The kids: excited beyond belief. Jack, in particular, was delirious The Wii nickname: This started quite a discussion amongst our family members. We thought the Wii should be named the Wiigado after... Read "The Wii God" »

Twas the night before Christmas

And Santa did appear at our front door. At 5:35 p.m. Something about making sure that everyone had been good this year, that good behaviors lasted until bedtime, taking baths and that bedtime come soon so Santa could finally come... Read "Twas the night before Christmas" »

Is it really that big a deal?

We went to see Santa yesterday. I know. On December 21. Like he isn't busy enough already without having to add some last minute work on his plate that is sure to remove any and all hope of sleep for... Read "Is it really that big a deal?" »

My Grown up Christmas List

It feels like everyone is cutting back this year, holding everything a little closer. Let's just say you could ask for anything, what would make your grown up Christmas list? I'd have to say mine would be a mix... Read "My Grown up Christmas List" »

True love is putting blue lights on your bushes in front of your house

Last year Derek hit the sale rack at the hardware store after Christmas. I would normally freak out but he came home with boxes and boxes of Christmas lights for a dollar a piece. That was definitely thinking ahead. Fast... Read "True love is putting blue lights on your bushes in front of your house" »

Christmas Meltdown

Whoever decided that the mother should be granted responsibility for all of Christmas, I would like to strangle him. If this is just a law of the universe, I would like to protest. Would any one else like to... Read "Christmas Meltdown" »

This is the Christmas...

This is the Christmas... where 75% of the ornaments are hung at the eye level of a three year old Lucy. when your 8 year old soaks up every holiday experience and tells you 1,000 times: "We are having... Read "This is the Christmas..." »

The Grandparent Christmas

It was the night before Marmie (my mom) was to return home to Miami after 6 days of grandparenting bliss. The boys were holding each other and crying in their bunk beds. It was so bad that Jorge climbed... Read "The Grandparent Christmas" »