Oh my goodness, I almost missed blogging about my FAVORITE part of the year!
The part when we celebrate our Lord and Savior's birth...how very thankful we are for Jesus coming to earth as a baby to save us! It's amazing...so so amazing when you think what we have been saved from because God loved us that much. AWESOME.
Also..it's my favorite part of the year because it means family!
And pretty Christmas lights!
And just overall cheerful days!
I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!
This year, I was super sad because this was the very first time in my life that I wasn't in Indiana for Christmas. It's the first time even since being married that we weren't with my family in the morning, or at night. Every year we've been able to spend at least some part of Christmas/Christmas Eve with both our families which has been a huge blessing..so I was worried because I thought I would be all mopey and sad because we missed everyone. Not to mention I was supposed to work..which would have also been super sad.
But it turned out to be an amazing day! Carl and Rosemary came down to spend Christmas with us and it was wonderful! Last night we were able to attend our very first Christmas Eve service at the Stone. It was such a special time of worship! Then Brad and I couldn't sleep all night because we were so excited that I might get canceled today...so when the phone rang at 3:51 am saying I was canceled...that totally started the day right! Then we slept in and skyped with everyone at home while we all opened gifts! It was almost like being in the same place..so we were able to be with both of our parents and enjoy watching everyone open gifts together. THANK GOODNESS FOR SKYPE! It made me so happy!
We had some delicious biscuits and gravy for breakfast..watched a movie..were overall incredibly lazy..and then made a heck of a Christmas dinner! Brad rocked out a FANSTINKINGTASTIC turkey..one of the best ever I must say, and we carb loaded with mashed potatoes AND hashbrown casserole and then added in some glazed carrots to remind me of home. Rosemary made some delicious desserts...so it was just perfect. Then we ladies beat the guys in Euchre..so overall..I'd say it was a successful day! I'm just thankful for the blessing of a such a wonderful Christmas!
So here are some pictures of our day!
Our very first tree with actual presents..which didn't fit so well with our tree in it's little corner.
The part when we celebrate our Lord and Savior's birth...how very thankful we are for Jesus coming to earth as a baby to save us! It's amazing...so so amazing when you think what we have been saved from because God loved us that much. AWESOME.
Also..it's my favorite part of the year because it means family!
And pretty Christmas lights!
And just overall cheerful days!
I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!
This year, I was super sad because this was the very first time in my life that I wasn't in Indiana for Christmas. It's the first time even since being married that we weren't with my family in the morning, or at night. Every year we've been able to spend at least some part of Christmas/Christmas Eve with both our families which has been a huge blessing..so I was worried because I thought I would be all mopey and sad because we missed everyone. Not to mention I was supposed to work..which would have also been super sad.
But it turned out to be an amazing day! Carl and Rosemary came down to spend Christmas with us and it was wonderful! Last night we were able to attend our very first Christmas Eve service at the Stone. It was such a special time of worship! Then Brad and I couldn't sleep all night because we were so excited that I might get canceled today...so when the phone rang at 3:51 am saying I was canceled...that totally started the day right! Then we slept in and skyped with everyone at home while we all opened gifts! It was almost like being in the same place..so we were able to be with both of our parents and enjoy watching everyone open gifts together. THANK GOODNESS FOR SKYPE! It made me so happy!
We had some delicious biscuits and gravy for breakfast..watched a movie..were overall incredibly lazy..and then made a heck of a Christmas dinner! Brad rocked out a FANSTINKINGTASTIC turkey..one of the best ever I must say, and we carb loaded with mashed potatoes AND hashbrown casserole and then added in some glazed carrots to remind me of home. Rosemary made some delicious desserts...so it was just perfect. Then we ladies beat the guys in Euchre..so overall..I'd say it was a successful day! I'm just thankful for the blessing of a such a wonderful Christmas!
So here are some pictures of our day!
Our very first tree with actual presents..which didn't fit so well with our tree in it's little corner.
Skyping with the fam
Prior to skyping I was on the phone talking with my family...Brad thought it was good time to get a picture of me in the puppy slippers from the white elephant exchange.
Carl and Rosemary waiting to get started
Brad got a Baby Bjorn for Christmas! We decided to practice with a teddy bear!
Our Christmas dinner spread!
The amazing turkey chef!
On another note...this was our very last Christmas as a family of two. Whoa. But we're so very excited for the little guy! Next year he'll be at such a fun age we think with such a little personality!
Also..we've reached week 33! Only 7 more weeks until he's out in this world! HOW AMAZING!! Still feeling great...just sleepy because I sure don't sleep much during the night..but for not sleeping at night I sure so feel good during the day. I've been incredibly blessed! We love watching my belly move all over as he shifts and shakes around in there everyday. The last two mornings Brad has reached over and put his hand on my belly just as the little guy made his first morning stretch. It's a pretty awesome way to wake up...all three of us saying good morning. I LOVE IT. I think I'll miss that a little when he's not in there anymore.
So here we are at 33wks and 1 day!
We sure do hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Prior to skyping I was on the phone talking with my family...Brad thought it was good time to get a picture of me in the puppy slippers from the white elephant exchange.
Carl and Rosemary waiting to get started
Brad got a Baby Bjorn for Christmas! We decided to practice with a teddy bear!
Our Christmas dinner spread!
The amazing turkey chef!
On another note...this was our very last Christmas as a family of two. Whoa. But we're so very excited for the little guy! Next year he'll be at such a fun age we think with such a little personality!
Also..we've reached week 33! Only 7 more weeks until he's out in this world! HOW AMAZING!! Still feeling great...just sleepy because I sure don't sleep much during the night..but for not sleeping at night I sure so feel good during the day. I've been incredibly blessed! We love watching my belly move all over as he shifts and shakes around in there everyday. The last two mornings Brad has reached over and put his hand on my belly just as the little guy made his first morning stretch. It's a pretty awesome way to wake up...all three of us saying good morning. I LOVE IT. I think I'll miss that a little when he's not in there anymore.
So here we are at 33wks and 1 day!
We sure do hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
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