It is that joyous time of year again where you come together to celebrate the spirit of the season with family and friends and have a fantastic time. I have always really love the holidays, as everyone is in a much better mood, the festivities ramp up, and everyone relaxes a bit. Working in Pediatrics is always REALLY fun for this reason, because the holidays mean everything to the kiddos...and boy do Pediatric units know how to celebrate! I always love wearing my Santa hat and it was as big of a hit here as it was in Hawaii.
 |
| Me and my work office roommate Heidi...we have a great time together! |
 |
| Me and my carpool buddy Sharon...color-coordinated for the holidays! |
We ventured to only Johnstown for the holidays as I was only granted the day before Christmas off from work (yay for being the newbie), it was closest, and not enough time to make it to NH and back and have it be a worthwhile trip. No worries though, only T-3 weeks until we have Christmas Round 2 in the NH with my side of the family! We have been fortunate to have a very mild winter in MD so far, no temps below 30 or snow...that all changed on the drip back to Jtown...and I was christened with Winter 2012/2013.
 |
| My first snow of the season, driving to Johnstown for Christmas...my Hawaiian soul aches. |
We stopped by and visited with the Bischof family on the drive up to see everyone, but especially Adam's cousin Kristin who lives in Vermont. She lives a crazy adventurous life like us, and just got back from another stint in Antarctica. Yeah, you read that right. Antarctica. It was a nice little visit and we scored some homemade jelly!
 |
| Mayer boys went down, nice and relaxed for the holidays, preparing for the festivities! |
We met up with a few friends over the course of the days, but most of the time was spent just our small immediate Mayer group and relaxing. The Mayer boys exemplify this well.
 |
| Even Dad Mayer went down! |
Christmas Eve tradition always has the Mayer (dad) side of the family over for a traditional Christmas dinner after church. This year was Adam's venison from deer season that made the table! Christmas day tradition is the Adams (mom) side of the family over for lasagna and good times! As always, Amy did not sleep at all Christmas Eve, so we were all a little sleepy and dragging when opening presents at 0700 Christmas...but it is her spirit that really makes it all fun!
 |
| Adam's PTSD from early childhood family photos allowed for 2 shots...and I think it came out GREAT! |
 |
| My Love helps me shop for Christmas supplies! |
I cannot believe Christmas has already come to pass again, but it was a wonderful holiday season, and one we look forward to celebrating again next year!
