We Survived Christmas

I'll admit, sometimes it felt like I needed a helmet and goggles, but all in all we had a great Christmas. Ali and I hosted this year (30+ people), and here are a few lessons learned:

1) Light bulbs will burn out at twice the normal rate, and primarily in difficult-to-reach locations.
2) Garbage day doesn't come soon enough
3) When purchasing libations, figure roughly three drinks per guest-- or double that if they have a two-year-old
4) Have each guest bring an empty box with a return shipping label -- something WILL be forgotten.
5) And finally, don't forget: batteries are the currency of Christmas morning

Almost Christmas!

Only two more days to go and somebody is getting a little excited! I'm mainly talking about Ali, but all I had was this picture of Jake - who's also a little excited. :)

Ali's parents arrived yesterday and most of the rest of the crew arrives tonight. We're getting ready for fun and crazy toddler times when Jake's 2-year-old cousin, Arjuna, arrives tonight to add to the excitement.