My sister Monica convinces the family to have Christmas in Cabo.

1. Proposed Christmas Plan: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

2. Dates Let’s assume we are all available from December 23rd – December 30th We will (of course) need to discuss these dates prior to booking

3. The pro’s of this trip are obvious, so let’s focus on eliminating any concerns you may have….

4. Estimated Cost Look how cheap this would be…. *Please note the group only includes a family of 4. This trip would not be an open invitation to any other family member. **Please note estimations were taken from a quick glance via Kayak.com. Thorough research into roundtrip prices , last minute deals, and playing around with dates could prove to lower these costs

5. Estimated Cost Monica would be willing to “chip in”* for her own flight. This will lower cost. *Please note that everyone has a different idea of what “chipping in” means. This is vague for a reason.

6. Traditions Are we going to “lose” any traditions? NO! We will be creating a new wave of thinking within the Houghton Family. What will happen to opening presents and looking at the Christmas tree? Instead we will be getting a tan and enjoying each other’s company! Are we going to “miss” our extended family? We will just have seen everyone over Thanksgiving, besides let’s face it, its time for THEM to visit US.

7. Still thinking about it? Please answer the below questions to help your thinking. If you answer Yes to all questions, then the answer is obvious. I enjoy traveling. Yes or No I love Cabo San Lucas or I have a desire to visit Cabo San Lucas. Yes or No I like spending time with just my close family members. I feel it creates a stronger bond between us. Yes or No I feel sort of “over” Detroit and could try something new. Yes or No

9. Mom and Dad follow up with daughters by eod Sunday, November 15th with decision and further action steps.