A funny thing happened this year on the way to Christmas...

Christmas has been officially cancelled at my parents' house... or at Disneyland, rather. There is much drama and negativity surrounding our family right now, and this is probably for the best. My parents weren't particularly interested in going in the first place, it seems, but just agreed for the warm fuzzies of the family outing. Drama = no warm fuzzies. My oldest sister wasn't interested in going due to drama and her surgery. I was a bit concerned about being the only person driving- Dad doesn't drive since his stroke, Mom doesn't drive on the freeway, my husband wasn't sure if he was going because he's going to be on call at work, Irma can't due to surgery, and Martha's not allowed to because she's not the best driver, and I suppose my aunt and uncle (also my godparents) could drive but they're visiting from Mexico and would have to follow me. Firstly we wouldn't all fit even if we did take two cars (I count 7-8 adults, 3 teenagers, and 1 baby in a carseat) unless we toss the shortest 2-3 people in the third row of the Tahoe which isn't too comfortable if you're not short enough. Secondly, if things blew up and someone wanted to run away they couldn't, we'd be stuck with each other for the drive home. My other sister is already out-voted, so it really doesn't matter what she thinks. =P  She and the kids have been chummy lately, the four of them and the baby can go. Whether or not there will be food and gift time is unknown at this time.