Merry Christmas!!

Gosh, is it honestly already December 23rd?! This year truly has flown by and I cannot believe I am flying to MPLS this evening. Obviously India at Christmas did not work out as mother has pushed the move back to march. However, father is home through the 25th which is very exciting so it will likely be our last Christmas with both sides of the family for quite some time. I am excited to see everyone and enjoy some time with the parentals and grandparents and of course the cousins too. All my gifts are wrapped, my bags are packed and I am ready to head to the frozen tundra. I am so thankful for another wonderful year of work. I honestly feel as if I have the most perfect job. I am thankful for my health and the health of those around me. I am thankful for my fabulous friends, both real life and blog buddies. I am thankful to live in such a wonderful country. I am thankful for all the men and women who serve this country and allow me to spend Christmas with my family. I am thankful for that God sent His son to save us. I am so very blessed and incredibly grateful for all I have been given.

2008 has been great and I look forward to all 2009 has to hold. I plan to join the Dallas Junior League and reach out to those in my community. I hope to travel to India and also return to Paris (I might even let you place a Catherine order with me!). I plan to continue to write letters to our troops and let them know how much I appreciate all they do. They make this country great! I plan to host my first swap in early 2009. I also hope to even buy a condo in Dallas at the end of the year. It is going to be a packed year, but I am hopeful it will be as wonderful as ever!

I will try to update you all when home. However, seeing as much of my time will likely be spent helping mother prep for the movers and the India move (did I ever mention I was just informed last week the parentals hope to be in India for FIFTEEN year?!) I am not sure how often I will be getting to Starbucks or the Library to use the laptop. However, I will read your blogs on my Blackberry, but the comments will be nonexistent. I will be available via email so write away. I hope everyone has a blessed time wherever they may spend it. Enjoy your vacation and do not forget the reason for the season!