We got up early today. Steve's back has really been bothering him. And mine has been alittle touchy too. We are kinda wondering if it isn't our bed. But man, we bought it right after we got married - I would hope a nice king size bed would last longer than 5 years. Piper got up around 7. I decided when I woke up this morning that I wanted to go get something else for my mom today. We ate breakfast and got cleaned up. We were at the mall by 10:20! We got what I needed and we were out of there by 11:00. The mall was nice. There were people there but not many. It wasn't bad at all. I also needed to return something to Target. I got that done in like 10 seconds! I am glad I didn't wait. I am sure it will be a mad house for a while after Christmas. That is what I get for trying to buy a bra without trying it on. I just don't have time!!! We just walked around Target for awhile.

Our Christmas Eve family get together is not till early evening. So alittle after 4 we headed to Warren. What a great time. Good food - Good family. Just always a great time. I always look forward to this family Christmas. We have a white elephant exchange which is always fun.

Oh and on my "so proud of us for using the camcorder we ALREADY have" bit.... well, this morning when it was just Steve and I he gave me a Christmas present. He said I had to open it today. That stinker bought me a dvd camcorder..... I told him the one I had was fine. He said no because you have to fast forward and rewind the tape.... WOW! that sounds like a good reason to spend 350.00 on me..... I can rewind and fast forward. I am from the cassette tape era. But no... not for me he said. Only the best for me. I love it. I can't believe how much smaller it is from what we have! I told him he is getting the short end of the stick because I in no way spent that much on him!!! And kinda a funny note - yesterday Piper pulled the old camcorder off the table and Steve says she broke it. Well, I used it after word and it recorded just fine. So, a piece broke off it that covered some area but its fine. I am trying to be cheap and my husband just won't let me!!!

Merry Christmas to all. I hope you all have a great time with your families and friends. Ashley gets her cell phone tomorrow. I can't wait.