Christmas in the plural form

Well.
Yesterday (Christmas Eve)
the fam and I, and the BOY, went to Eugene. The car ride there was SO fun, and we stopped to eat at Sherry's. Jay and I brought the coloring book in...it was way silly. We colored elephants and a house with a car and a boat. It was silly, and I have pictures of my nineteen year old boyfriend coloring. =D

Anywho. Christmas with my family is always a pretty huge event. This year was no different. (And my mom's side of the family always manages to stay drama-free. Thank goodness cause my daddy causes enough drama for ALL of my family members...but I'm getting ahead of myself)

So we went to my mom's eldest sisters house. Played cards, watched movies, made cookies.
It was great, and introducing my boy to everyone was way fun.
Then we went to my aunt Cheryl's house. I got to see ALL of my boy cousins. Thats the first time all year that I've seen them together. And I got to see Katie (gorgeous step-sister) and Tyler(the brother)
They arrived as we were leaving so it was a little bittersweet.
I cried leaving my family, because I dont enjoy leaving them. It sucks to say the least.

Really cute story. Ready?
Jeri Jane is Jimmy's little sister, which makes her my cousin.
She is 12.
I was hugging on her, cause goodness knows she needs it, and she was like, "I love you Ema."
I said "I love you too darlin'."
In turn she goes, "I'm writing a story about you."
silence on my end....
"Oh really?"
"Yeah, my teacher said to write about everyday heroes."
I bout melted.
I DID cry. I am a baby.
=D

That made my WHOLE night.
And being with my family made me refocus on why I DONT hate Christmastime.
Cause..and I know this sounds way generic, but I'm gonna do it anyways, Christmas is not about the presents, its really about spending time with the people we love, and letting them know how much we care.

Ok, so now it's the ride home, and I'm crying in the car, and my parents are semi-arguing and Jay and I are writing in text form to each other about how much my family ADORED him, and the boys are in the back asleep. Family gatherings will wipe you out.

We get home, and everyone opens a present each and I painted my nails, and blaine brought me a present, and we talked and enjoyed ourselves. Then Jay left cause it started to snow.

And I walked back into the house. (this is where my dad comes into play so prepare yourself)
My mom goes, "I have some bad news"
GREATTTTTTTTT

"your dad is in Eugene"

ya, that one ticked me off.
So I guess I should make sure that you know that I was supposed to spend Christmas day with my dad's side of the family. obviously that didnt happen.
well, turns out dad left portland on the 23rd and didnt bother to let me know.
the only reason I found out was because mom called HIM.
And as I'm crying in my room, my Grandma calls and SHE is crying cause she wanted to see me too. My mom is talking to my aunt. Then my aunt calls my dad and yells at him, and my mom had already yelled at him...and then little me, curled up in a ball hugging my teddy bear and soaking the poor thing in tears...I get a phone call from a very annoyed daddy.
uhm...He yelled at me..for my mom and aunt yelling at him. it was SO lame, and upsetting and gaaaaaaaah.
well anywho I am calm now. I have not talked to my dad, but apparently he will be back in portland tomorrow, as will I. He doesnt get to know that though because he honestly doesnt deserve to see me, and the ONLY reason I am going is to see EVERYONE but him.
=D

So today was amazing. I got my BOOTS!!! (rubber boots)
yay
and I dont know if I told you about the shopping spree Jay took me on. lol
that was fun, and has a cool little story behind it.
and then I got a buncha clothes and shoes and it was just way fun to have a chilled out day with my family.
I had way more to say...but I think this is enough for now?
right?
lol

I love you Sierra.
I hope you're having an amazing break.
Smile!

or I'll bite you.
did you smile?
I cant see ya.


=D