Whew. After a crazy busy month I am finally home! It has been fun being able to spend time with my parents, but the saying "Theres no place like home" is ringing very true! I am glad to be home and be back in a routine of things!
Christmas was amazing. We spent Christmas Eve with Mimi in the morning. It was great being able to get to spend yet another Christmas with her. I know my mom gets sad each Christmas, but I just keep reminding her how Blessed we truly are to be able to spend so many Christmases with her!
After we left Mimi's we went and had our traditional Christmas Eve lunch with the family. I was pretty sad because Jon had to work most of the day so he missed out on lunch. We made it to the VERY end of it, but it wasn't the same without him or Pat.
We enjoyed spending time with his Moms side of the family. We went to church 2 times on Christmas Eve and enjoyed hearing John Mark preach. That was the first time for me to hear him. After church we enjoyed a yummy dinner and then opened gifts. We got lots of great things! (Thanks, Charlene and JM)
We didn't get in until almost 2 am on Christmas Morning! We were pretty worn out, but still managed to get up and enjoy the rest of our day. This was one of the best Christmases I have had in a LONG time. We went to each siblings house and got to spend time with each of them. (THe kids are older now and don't want to leave there toys! Which I understand-I use to be the same way!)
Natalie and I surprised Mom and Dad with a Cruise for Christmas! It was one of the biggest surprise that I have EVER pulled off! (I have pix- will have to load those next blog!) I hope they enjoy themselves! I wish I was going with them! I think this is a MUCH deserved trip for the 2 of them. They do more for us than we can ever thank them for! ENJOY yourselves, Mom and Daddy! We LOVE you both!
Jon and I gave each other the Canon Rebel for Christmas. I am IN LOVE. Wow, it takes amazing photos! :) Poor Wiggles is tired of seeing that flash in his eye! He is going to be the most photographed dog, EVER.
Mom and Dad out did there selves of course, and gave me a ton of great stuff! My favorite being the lens for my camera! It makes ALL the difference in the world on taking photos! Thanks, Mom and Dad! You always do to much! We appreciate every bit of it!
Mom got the cutest Christmas gift ever! An adorable little Chi named CHI-CHI! I can't even begin to tell you just how cute he is. I am in LOVE with him.I tried to sneak him in my pocket and bring him home with me. He is a doll. I call him Stewie because he looks just like Stuart Little. HAH. He really is a doll! I am so glad Mom and Dad got another dog. I think they realized how much company Wiggles was when I was there and when he left I think they were pretty lonely!
Speaking of my BEAST. He is SO mad at me. He got neutered yesterday and still hasn't gotten over me leaving him. HA. He had to spend the night at the Vets last night. I have a feeling he caused some drama. He usually sleeps with Jon and I, so I felt pretty bad for leaving him last night. Interested in seeing if he will sleep all night in his crate now?!?
Well, the hubs should be here soon. I need to get dinner started!
In case I don't update before thursday....
ROLL TIDE ROLL!