Christmas Eve/Day Hotel

Julia made sure we knew all the important things about the hotel.

It has become a tradition for us to enjoy a hotel room on Christmas Eve. This year took us to the Springhill Suites in Council Bluffs. It was nearly vacant, with only five other vehicles in the parking lot. And that was just fine with us.

As usual, getting the girls to bed was a chore. Julia and Olivia insisted on being noisy and having a late night pillow fight, even as Santa was on final approach to our area. (We were tracking him via the NORAD website.) Overall, it was quite enjoyable and the breakfast was very good. Emily was not with us, as she was working the late shift at Aksarben Cinema.

We enjoyed a nice hotel room in Council Bluffs.

It wasn't long before it had that "lived in" look.

Veronica was clearly enjoying the bed.

Julia (left) and Olivia were a bit more crowded.

Lauren claimed the couch.

Breakfast was amazingly good.

Veronica (left) and Olivia enjoyed breakfast at the bar.

Julia made sure housekeeping knew we enjoyed the room.