believe it or not, this is my first “real” christmas celebration – the tree, the lights, the gifts, the holiday songs playing in the background, the dinner with every member of the family present – they’re all so new and foreign, but apparently for some it’s an age old tradition; something they take for granted. if they only knew how it is to not have a complete family, i’m sure they’ll learn to appreciate each other more and cherish each other’s presence and role in their lives.

on a lighter note, look what santa got for me =)