Christmas Letter Question

The first few years Ben and I were married I faithfully sent out a TON of Christmas cards. However, for a variety of reasons, I have failed to send out a single Christmas card in the last several years. Every year I have good intentions but then it just doesn't happen. This year I (again) intend to send out cards, which leads me to this question: Do you like to receive Christmas letters from people rather than just a card?

I used to send out cards with a short couple of sentences written in it. I appreciate all cards that I receive, but it sort of seems like a waste to send out a card that simply says, "Love, the Glupkers" without a personal message inside. I LOVE reading people's Christmas letters and so I thought about writing my own this year, which will be a first for me. However, I have heard people comment over the years about how they do not like letters because they think it's just a time for people to brag about themselves. I certainly do not want to give that impression so I thought I would ask my blogging buddies:

Do you like to receive Christmas letters and do you enjoy reading them OR do you generally dislike them because it's just a brag-fest? Please respond. I'm curious!

Catechism

I'm looking for some input. Ben and I would like to purchase a catechism to use with Owen so that we can begin teaching him doctrine and Biblical truth. If we ask him, "Owen, who made you?" He quickly responds, "GOD did!" But obviously there is a lot more to learn!

I know I have a lot of great mommy-friends who are probably already using catechisms. What do you recommend? Truth and Grace Memory Book was suggested to me by one friend. Have any of you used it? I know there are lots of different books out there so any input you have would be appreciated.

Calling all mothers of 2 or more

I have been keeping my eye out for a double stroller. I am not sure I have ever met someone who has a double stroller they absolutely love. The side by sides are easier to push (so I hear), but they often have very small baskets, no snack tray, are too wide for many aisles and aren't suitable for newborns. The sit and stands are nice if one of the kids is older and prefers to walk most of the time. But it's not ideal for long periods of sitting since there is nothing for them to look at (besides the person pushing the stroller) and the seat is less than comfortable. So that leads me to the standard front and back stroller. The common complaint here is that they are difficult to maneuver because the heavier child sits in the front.
I found this Graco DuoGlider at Babies R Us. I put Owen in it and pushed it around for a while. It seemed fairly easy to push, all things considered. I like that both kids get a snack tray and a canopy, the basket is large, the parent has a compartment and cup holder and the back seat lays almost completely flat. This is the stroller I've been leaning toward until I read the reviews on it. While some parents LOVE it, those that don't, HATE it. So I've come to realize that I can't really push a stroller around the store for 10 minutes and really know what I'm getting. The best way, I figure, to find a good stroller is to ask the moms who have done it before me. Do you have a double stroller? Would you recommend it? What should I look for? What should I avoid? I need your help!