tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post2521324844307756466..comments2023-06-27T02:59:54.985-07:00Comments on Keeping Up With Kristie: Our First Christmas...Kristiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08051866465153639438noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post-49723646466082581642011-01-03T18:31:49.673-08:002011-01-03T18:31:49.673-08:00Oops, didn't pay attention to the "garcia...Oops, didn't pay attention to the "garcias" tag enough. And if ya can't put a positive spin on things, you just wind up in the dumps! Thanks, ladies!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051866465153639438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post-34311475155775367692011-01-03T11:56:33.056-08:002011-01-03T11:56:33.056-08:00I'm not surprised it was a little tough being ...I'm not surprised it was a little tough being away from your family! I didn't realize it was the first time ever! I appreciate your perspective on it all, though, and I like that you could find the positives. Just one of the many reasons why I love ya!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16403140085527778860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post-78337997689005123942011-01-03T11:03:16.511-08:002011-01-03T11:03:16.511-08:00Hey slooky. I too am sad you just had to spend yo...Hey slooky. I too am sad you just had to spend your first Christmas away from beloved family traditions. (The garcias comment was from my sister Eileen.) I had the opposite experience this year. We spent Christmas with my parents after about 10 years of not being home for Christmas. It was so fun and I will cherish the memories but I was surprised to find that I missed a few of the little traditions that we've established for our own family over the years.<br /><br />Here's hoping this Christmas will be something the chuckle over in happier Christmases to come!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812418938318158464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post-28776524178883134262010-12-30T16:22:22.864-08:002010-12-30T16:22:22.864-08:00Thanks, Sal. I don't know if I would say it w...Thanks, Sal. I don't know if I would say it was sad, just different and a little emotional. You would think that with this year of extreme changes I would take it in stride, but the tears took over!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051866465153639438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post-75287195135121623002010-12-30T13:54:27.726-08:002010-12-30T13:54:27.726-08:00I am sorry your Christmas was sad. I can say that...I am sorry your Christmas was sad. I can say that my first Christmas after I got married was really sad for me. It is hard to be away from traditions. I remember I called my mom and sobbed. :) But it does get better as new traditions are developed. I hope you have a happy New Year!garciashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132234248889741744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post-75643911488356765592010-12-30T09:38:05.346-08:002010-12-30T09:38:05.346-08:00Thanks, Slishy! Well, I decided to either buck up...Thanks, Slishy! Well, I decided to either buck up and learn something or just be homesick and sad. It was really a no-brainer!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051866465153639438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740948085899906350.post-78271693039264437422010-12-29T22:17:04.521-08:002010-12-29T22:17:04.521-08:00Slaaa.... sniff, sniff. Despite the homesickness,...Slaaa.... sniff, sniff. Despite the homesickness, you have a beautiful perspective. Happy New Year Slistie!!Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475646647058969445noreply@blogger.com