It is 37 days ’till Christmas. 36 until I get to see my niece Melissa, oh yeah and John and Mary.  In 34 days Renae and I will travel up to San Francisco to spend Christmas with my parents.  I will be the first time in a while that we will spend Christmas together, and the first time since the wedding that we will all be together.  My parents are excited, This last weekend my mom sent each of us a survey to fill out asking about favorite beverages, meal, christmas movies, songs, decorations, things to do, etc. In fact, Melissa was supposed to fill one out too, and she is only 1, I guess my sister taught her to read and write early.  They are really looking forward to having everyone over; and all of the kids are looking forward to being with them. I know I am.