The Day After Christmas

Ken and I got up and went to church, then we came home and started un-Christmasfying the house. Trina, Derrick, and their kids came over and helped and we got it done quickly. I was afraid if I left it while I was gone that Ken wouldn't have time to take it down. I didn't want to deal with it and starting back to school. My hip is really objecting, but yeah it is done!
I have started packing. I am still waiting on laundry. I got the coolest purple bag from Kayla, Steve, and the kids, I think it is going to be perfect. Right now, I am hoping my pillow will fit. I am excited about going to Arizona.
Today my dad would of been 80 years old. I sure do miss him. He was such a guiding force in my life. I am so happy he got to see me graduate from college. I wish he'd been able to see me get my masters degree. He loved knowledge. The kids and I had a discussion about him when we celebrated Christmas together. Each child, my sister, and I all had very vivid memories of discussions where Dad was giving/sharing information. We all love and miss him a lot!