A Jolly Florida Holiday

I am back from my two week tour of the Sunshine State and things couldn't have been better. It's funny, in my 20's I was so anxious to start my own life. Many times the holidays seemed like a necessary evil. Things have changed! Here is my list of

12 Good Things About Christmas In Florida

1) Swapping stories with my uncle.
2) Seeing my mom.
3) Wearing shorts and t-shirts (of which I packed zero).
4) My mother-in-law's iced Christmas cookies.
5) Babysitters galore!
6) Going to the movies- go see The Good Shepheard BTW it was excellent!
7) Going to a party with my friends from high school. I had not seen most of them in 12 years. It was great to see that everyone is doing so well!
8) Shopping with out the worry of fitting a stroller into a dressing room.
9) Just about everything is cheaper in Florida. I had a $3.75 margarita.
10) Going out with my sisters-in law!
11) Watching my brother graduate from college. It was our family Christmas miracle. I have never been more proud of him.
12) Waking up on Christmas morning with a house full of kids. You can't beat that with a stick!