For only the second time, we celebrated Christmas Eve away from home. The first time was in 2005 when the family went to Kenya. 2013 finds us in the Bahamas with additional family members, Margaret, and, Andy Lau. To avoid taking and bringing back lots of presents, we went the "Secret Santa" approach and everyone got one person they got gifts for not to exceed $100. Lots of thought went into the presents and it was amazing how far a c-note can go with care. I received a tripod (definitely filling a void) that I can use with bigger lens and this blog site for those random musings on life. I sit here after a short Christmas Eve gift unwrapping and realize how important my family is to me. No earth shattering discussions, just conversations and comments spread though the room, embracing in their warmth. How empty it would seem without them. I am a lucky guy.
The trip was such a blast! I think we had some great family time, and the warm weather was certainly a needed respite from the cold DC winter. Can't wait to read more postings on the blog!!
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