Happy New Year!

We just got home from the best day with my Aunts/Cousins. 20+ years ago my Aunts (dad's sisters) started the tradition of taking the 9 nieces and nephews out for McDonalds and then to a movie of our choice. When we first started this tradition we all fit in one car! As we have gotten older they have graciously included spouses in the fun as well. Now it is impossible to get all 16 of us together at one time as 5 live out-of-state/country but there are usually at least 8-10 of us that are able to make it each year. First we order whatever we want at McD's.... I remember when my older brother used to order 3 Big Macs! After stuffing ourselves at McD's we head to the theater for the movie... which wouldn't be complete without popcorn, soda and a box of Junior Mints... although as we've gotten older some have chosen a coffee drink or Hagen Daz over a candy bar. And after the movie we used to go to Dairy Queen for ice cream... but we haven't done that in a few years... You don't realize it when your 12 but there really is a limit to how much you can eat in one day. Anyway, that's quite the Christmas package all complimentary of two totally awesome Aunts. The tradition lives on.... Today we saw Avatar in 3D. Very cool. Can't wait till next year's get together.