Yesterday my brother flew in for the holidays.  I picked him up in Burbank at 12:30 PM and we made a mad dash to Target for a few last minute gifts for the kids.  We headed to my house, wrapped up the gifts and tucked them under the tree.  Next stop was Arts Meat Market at the Village to get the roast.  My girl friend offered to pick up my Mom on her way to my place so that I could get dinner started.  I got everything together as scheduled and everyone arrived on time.  We had a nice dinner, opened gifts, LOTS of gifts and then we had coffee and dessert while Ian played piano for us.   

As I curled up on my sofa and watched the kids play with their toys, I thought to myself there is not place like home for the holidays!

Merry Christmas everyone!