Home for the Holidays

Mom and Joe on Christmas Eve.

Uncle Patrick and I open the Helicopters.

Dad and I on Christmas.

Dad, Conner, Uncle Cam, Aunt Kathy on Christmas.

My Dads side of the family.


Cameron being ....... Cameron!

Allysa, Aunt kristi, Me and Chris.

I have heard the song many times or at least the words on the song. “There is no place like home for the holidays.” I can honestly say it didn't really hit me till now. I have worked during the holidays before and not been able to be there. Last year was the first time that I was not able to be home even if I wanted to. This years Christmas was incredible because I was with my family for the holidays. My family is crazy, they are borderline insane in some respects, but I love them nonetheless and would not trade them for any other family.

I spent Christmas Eve with my mother’s side of the family. My Uncle Patrick, Uncle Phil and Aunt Kathy came to our house for the night and a small gift exchange. Our neighbors Steve and his father Joe also joined us. Along with a few family friends that dropped by the house, it made for a very busy night at the Watt house.

Christmas Day was just as spectacular when I saw my fathers side of the family. I am not going to list them off because there are way to many. You know who you are. Dinner was great as it always is and the family was very entertaining. I cannot recall a boring family dinner with this group of clowns, scoundrels, fire crackers and wonderful people. The conversation is never planned, but it guaranteed to go in a direction that cannot be predicted nor controlled. On the upside of that, it is the most memorable part of the gatherings.

Most importantly, I was home with the family and our small family Christmas. Kensey was not able to make it home, but the dogs were here so they took her place. Just joking kensey. Hobie has forgotten about her completely! He is lying at my feet as I write. I got some new boots, a belt, a RC helicopter. I think it is a model of a Jay Hawk. It is the greatest RC gift my dad ever gave. Christmas was wonderful, I was grateful to be home, enough said. I cannot thank my family enough to making this holiday so memorable.

As for other news, the Air Station is Great. I am working with the Health Services Technician full time and just got qualified for the watch. I am not longer one in four, which is very nice. The crew is a good group of people. The commute is not the easiest, but what can I really complain about. I need to get into a regular gym routine again, but that will happen. Things were relatively hectic while I was getting qualified and now my schedule is a little more open. Time for some skiing, running, horse time, and just enjoying life.

I hope the Crew in Alaska is enjoying the desolate winter up there, it truly is a stunning and humbling thing. California is beautiful and I am enjoying the familiar scenery once again. Have a wonderful day and I will write soon.