Where did the time go...

Happy 2012, y'all!

Could someone please explain to me just exactly what happened to 2011?  Because the last time I looked, it was only like, June.

So.  What did you do on your Christmas break?  Wanna know what I did on mine?

Of course you do!

I had a WONDERFUL break.  I really did.  I got to do some amazing things and spend time with my amazing family.

I started off by taking a few trips into the city.  I went and saw Jersey Boys and LOVED it.  (disclaimer:  the actors use AUTHENTIC Jersey language.  And I do mean AUTHENTIC)  I love going to the theater anyway and this musical was well worth seeing.  The fact that the average age of the audience was about 50 made me feel younger, too.  Win-win.

I also went to the Botanical Gardens.  This was also amazing but for a different reason.  Instead of trying to explain, I will give you pictures:

One of the best parts of my vacation was this:

YES, I WENT TO A COWBOYS GAME!!!!  IN DALLAS!!!!  AT MY FOOTBALL HEAVEN!!!!

My Christmas present from my Dad was a Dallas football game.  I wish I could say that they had a stellar game and played amazingly well and defeated their arch-enemy the eagles, but, alas.  I can't.  Instead, I can give you more pictures!

Christmas Day we flew back to El Paso and I spent the next three days with my brother and his family.  (cue more pictures):

I arrived back to my home a few days ago and am now just enjoying some down time before heading back to work on Tuesday.  I miss my kids and am looking forward to seeing them and hearing all about their Christmas vacation.

And now it is time to gird my loins and pray that the Cowboys can pull off a miracle to get into the playoffs.

:)