Consider this the Flores Family Christmas Letter
that came a little late. (Two years late) to any new readers.
In fact we had a wonderful Christmas. We started a family tradition a few years ago. Everyone or couple chips in what they can afford into a kitty. That amount is then divided by the # of people… in our case 10, then we know what can be spent on each. There is a ton discussion on what people want; I have to admit Megan and I are the toughest to buy for.
Bryan, Megan and Alexis are the designated buyers. Megan does the running around and Bry and Alexis use the internet. I do decor and wrapping (bagging actually, we recycle them), Jim and Mom do most of the food. Works great for our family …everyone is involved and no one is overwhelmed.
We celebrated Dot’s 90th birthday in January. She wanted a family party so we all ate Italian, drank wine, watched movies on Bryan’s giant movie screen, and took naps for 2 days. Thirteen of our “bunko friends” took her to see the Golden Girls at Roxie’s. What Fun. This group has been together for over 40 years. She is our Matriarch and great friend.
In April, Jim and I took a trip to Sedona Arizona. It was my Christmas Gift to him. We had not been alone together in over 2 years. Megan stayed with Mom and Bryan and treated them like Royalty (according to Dot). It was a good break for us. We relaxed, read, napped, and took small outings to enjoy the amazing scenery. No schedule. We resolved to get away more often and to leave work by 5:30 to share a glass of wine and visit before dinner and enjoy our home and patio.
That pretty much brings us up to date. I also resolved to do a better job getting my thoughts down. It does help me reflect on the great things in our lives. I appreciate you being there with us.