Christmas Morning

It was, to state the obvious, a really great Christmas. We tend to overdo the gifts in a big way, but I have decided it is not in a greedy, gluttonous way; it is out of love and wanting to please each other.
This is the first Christmas in many, many years that my son, Tyler, has been here. He said it best when he said he was happy to be the "giver" and not the "receiver" this year. I think we all have mastered the art of being the "giver". We really like to give each other gifts that we know (hope) will be enjoyed. Some are spendy and some are priceless. They are all expressions of the love we feel for each other. Oh, there were a few missteps, duplicates or wrong sizes, but it still does not diminish the spirit in which they were given.
Amber has the added burden of not only her own shopping, but she acts as her dad's "personal shopper" for his gifts to me as well. She always does a great job, some from a "wish list" and some "go out on a limb" gifts. Her efforts are truly appreciated.
When you look at all the gifts you may see them wrapped in paper and bows, I see them wrapped in love - kinda doesn't matter what's inside...