It's the Holiday Season Woopdidoop

I'd say this was one of the most unique Christmases I've had. I guess that starts to happen as you add a second half, double your family, and work schedules alter your traditions.

We had our first Christmas Eve brunch with the future in-laws, Mom, Dad and Mimi, and

Christmas night, we enjoyed dinner with Dylan's parents. I attempted to relax in a hot tub, but I confirmed they're not relaxing for me.

With Dylan working Christmas afternoon, I studied a bit for the GRE before texting Meryl to see what she was up to and got the nicest invite for dinner with them. So I strolled on over with the pup, arriving at their house soaked for the second holiday in a row. We ate the most delicious pork and learned about Puerto Rican Christmas traditions and Meryl's character of a dad.

Down their street I walked to join Benton and his parents for hours of board games and a beach walk before heading back home. Codenames is quite a fun, thinkin game.

The goodness continued this morning with a dreamy walk on the chilly, gray beach and lunch with Mom, Pa, Grandma and Rachel at Barbara Jean's on the intracoastal.

A perfect Christmas weekend.

So stinking grateful for my time with family and such loving friends to bring me in with their fams.

Merry Christmas everyone! What made your hearts explode this Christmas?

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