A Very Merry Christmas

Did everyone have a fabulous Christmas? I sure did! My week was spent at Christmas parties, Christmas plays, EATING and shopping until I couldn't take one more step.

I always love hearing/reading about everyone's holiday and also what they get from Santa! Feel free to join in on the fun. I hope this doesn't come across as bragging, but simply remembering another Christmas gone by.

Friday night was the 5th annual Christmas party at my best friend and college roommate's house. We have a covered dish dinner, catch up, laugh til we cry, and then usually head down town. Here is a picture of my very best friends from high school. (I've known the two girls beside me since Kindergarten!)

Saturday was spent with my mother's side of the family. This is always my favorite part of Christmas. My grandfather is usually full of himself so this is when we hear the best stories! We don't have many pictures from this night unfortunately. This is a picture of Holly and I that I tweeted. Holly is wearing her party dress if you can't tell, ha!

Sunday morning my immediate family woke up and exchanged presents. I must have been good this year because my goodness, I was blown away! I didn't ask for much. To be honest, I have more than I need and what I do want is a bit pricey so I would never ask another person for it. I think this pictures describes me and my sister's reaction pretty well when we opened our boxes and both found a pair of David Yurman earrings! At first I wanted to cry but then I just started screaming. I couldn't believe it. I am going to cherish these earrings forever!

After I caught my breath from screaming, we loaded up the car and headed to my other grandparent's house. My cousins are all married and have children now so this is always a fun time. I love children, as you know, and I love seeing Christmas from their eyes. For some reason the pics aren't uploading from my phone. Sorry!

Then after my grandparent's house I went over to visit with the families I babysit for. They are neighbors and I have been watching one family for 7 years and the other for 5 years. Throughout this time they have become like family to me. Here I am with my favorite kids in the world.

Afterward I came home and collapsed on the couch watching A Christmas Story.

Usually I get sad when Christmas is over. There seems to be so much anticipation and planning put into one day. Then it flies by and before you can blink, it's over. Although this my heart is full. I'm thankful for the year I've had and the people who have held my hand through it. I pray that your Christmas was just as joyful.

What did Santa bring you?

Have a blessed day, y'all!