The Christmas Season is always busy but it was much busier this year.
Pre-Christmas in Arizona at Mom's.
It has become a tradition that we meet the weekend before Christmas at Mom's. It is much easier so Cody and Kayla can experience Christmas morning at home. Everyone had a good time.
Office Christmas Party.
The office party is always held at a nice location. LaCosta Resort and Spa was the spot of choice for 2007. I stayed two nights to enjoy the accommodations more thoroughly. I held a post party (as if we needed more to drink) in my room. About 25 people joined in the fun. Stephanie ordered room service since a few guests were in the mood for a snack. A few minutes later 20 large pizza were delivered. Needless to say, there was a little pizza left over = 17 pizzas? Room service, 20 large pizzas, ouch on the tab.
Christmas
Chris was home for Christmas this year. I don't suspect I'll be lucky enough to get many more of those. He does have his own life now ... Christmas Eve and Christmas morning were pretty typical. The day however was, different. I took Chris off-roading to a fun spot in Anza Borrego. We made a run up Lower Coyote Canyon. It's fun because you get a good taste of everything. We ran though desert, a reed-lined channel, and up a fun rocky wash. As Chris put it, "It's stupid, but some stupid things are still fun!" We had a good time.
Post-Christmas in Louisiana at Dad's.
Susan, Cody, and Kayla made the trip to Dad's this year. It made the event even more special. As usual each person made sure everyone had a good Christmas. Eventually it's got too slow down. We have everything we could want.
The highlight of the trip was Cody and Kayla learning to play in a slightly more rural environment. The open ditch evolved from a river to a lake after Chris and I constructed a cool little dam.
