Christmas in England, 2009

We had a great week in Witney, UK for Christmas. It was a really relaxing trip since we really didn't have anything planned but to just hang out and spend time with Sam's family and friends. We helped Sam's dad build a greenhouse in the backyard, went to the pub with Sam's friends, did a murder mystery night, opened gifts of course, ate lots of yummy food, had lots of hot tub time and Sam went on a big Blenheim Palace walk with his friends (I stayed in bed that icy morning). It was great having the entire Fisher family together for the holidays!

Unfortunately, most of the "jolliness" of Christmas was taken from me when I got news of my dad's mom dying, Grandma Franks. I was told before we left for England that she was going downhill fast. I even had the chance to try to talk to her on the phone so I'm glad I had that opportunity to talk to her one last time. She died on Christmas Eve, we all think she was just in a hurry to spend Christmas day with her beloved husband (my Grandpa died a few years back and she just hasn't been the same since). The worst part of it all is that I was unable to make the funeral in Houston. It was just scheduled too quickly and I wasn't able to change my flight. I have so many great memories with my Grandma - she gave me my first wine cooler, taught me to fish, let me eat snicker bars at midnight and taught me how to play pool! What an amazing woman, she'll be truly missed but I know she is in a happier place now! Love you Grandma and I hope you ALL had a Great Christmas!!!

The whole fam doing a silly pose, I guess I thought drinking my champagne was silly, haha. I have a "help me" look on my face.

I'm wearing about 6 of my gifts here :)

Sam shows off his new wellie boots

Snuggies for the Millers living in cold Scotland

Building a greenhouse is hard work, you need lots of hands!

The Witney Clan take on Blenheim Palace