Making the most of the holidays...

So although we couldn't fly out, I miraculously got the phone to ring through to an actual agent after about 45 attempts and waiting on hold for 30+ minutes. We changed it to the soonest possible time to make it to AZ- which is Dec 30th. We will be staying for 8 days, and I am still looking forward to going- even more so now that the thought of not going at all was what we thought might end up happening. I am still super bummed because I won't get to see my sisters Renee and Rachel. But I will get to see my parents, my brother, my sister-in-law Ashley and my adorable nephew and niece! I am getting so excited to see them and wish I was there now.

I did a little more Christmas shopping today and found some great deals. Ken loves Banana Republic and it was an extra 20% off everything (even sale items)- so I got a few things for him.

We have been watching lots of Christmas movies... that's always been a family tradition for the Jaten's- esp with my brother. So far... How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas Vacation, The Santa Clause 2, Surviving Christmas, and Home Alone. Since I won't see my family until after Christmas, we'll have to watch more then!

We are going to try to see if the giant snowman is still up in Anchorage- it's something like 20' high- but the man who builds it every year is facing jail time for building it as it is a public nuisance to neighbors.... if it is still up, I will be sure to put a pic on here. Here is a pic from last year that I found on google of "Snowzilla."
Click here for story about Snowzilla.