Habari Gani!

Hello family. In the spirit of Christmas, Kwanzaa, and a general desire to keep in touch I wanted to create this site for us all to stay connected.
The first day of Kwanzaa celebrates the principale of unity= UMOJA. So, with that spirit in mind let us share our holiday photos, traditions, thoughts and comments.
I had a great Christmas this year. I went home to spend Christmas Eve with the folks. In an effort to create a new holiday tradition I made a standing rib roast, green beans, and rice. I tried making "ponche" for the first time. It was ok, It tasted like something was missing. I'll just have to keep trying.
Christmas day was fantastic this year. I appreciate the hard work my parents put in to making the holidays so special. I feel like a little kid every year on Christmas day. We had dinner with the family at Auntie Roslyn's house in Dana Point. The food was great, Auntie Roslyn threw down with the turkey, ham, stuffing (with shrimp), mashed potato, and green bean casserole. Her and Tina both do such an incredible job preparing and serving family dinners. Tina made some nice deserts, and I just brought a healthy appetite. Like every year the hours passed quickly and the laughs came easily. Its such a great reminder of whats important in our lives and how wonderful and accepting family is. We missed our cousins who couldn't be there (Rykie, Rhaunda, Shaun, Philip) but you were there in our hearts and in our thoughts.
Every year I try to give a socially conscious gift. This year I gave sapling Ponderosa Pine trees from the arbor day foundation. These baby Christmas trees are to be planted helping the environment and increasing awareness.
Enjoy this first day of Kwanzaa -celebrating unity in your family, and community.
Love you all.
Robert