i haven't posted about christmas yet. like krista, i'm working on appreciating it as i come to grips with the fact that it's over. it was completely wonderful and i have the pictures to prove it. they will be trickling in as i work on them. eric completely surprised me with a new camera for christmas. i have been secretly coveting a "real"camera, but unable to convince myself it was a need. thanks eric, i love it! this is my first attempt at a picasa collage. i don't really know what i'm doing yet, but i am exploring and loving it.