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| we got new PJs for Christmas. |
I got a free Wells Fargo calendar when I went to the bank,
so I obviously wrapped it up and gave it to Shane as a Christmas gift,
this was his reaction:
He loved it.
This was probably one of the best Christmases I have ever had.
After certain events over the course of the past couple of years,
especially the most recent tragedy in Newtown,
I have become increasingly better at being more grateful for what I have,
and cherishing each and every moment.
especially the most recent tragedy in Newtown,
I have become increasingly better at being more grateful for what I have,
and cherishing each and every moment.
Little things haven't bothered me the way the used to...
(except for when I almost drop kicked the people at the movie theaters for carding me...until I realized I DID have my I.D on me, then I apologised for saying "are you freaking kidding me?!" and shamefully walked away...)
I am trying to be better,
and live better...
It's a work in progress...
This Christmas,
Stephen and I woke up early to get a start on dinner/lunch,
we cooked a turkey,
stuffing,
mashed potatoes,
cranberry sauce,
gravy,
mac n cheese,
green beans,
brussel sprouts,
and biscuits.
Stephen made a four tier chocolate cake the day before,
then my mom asked if she could keep him here...
It probably wouldn't even matter if I was here too or not.
We opened gifts,
laughed,
then ate until we couldn't eat anymore.
Later that evening we went to the fancy movie theater
and saw "This is 40"
which was HILARIOUS.
(Les Mis was sold out...fret not..we are seeing it today...I could hear your gasps)
Being home this year with Stephen was by far the greatest gift I could have received...
I mean,
the music video alone was worth the trip.
(I obviously had to plug that one more time..sorry).
Hope you all enjoyed the holidays!
Roll on 2013!
(except for when I almost drop kicked the people at the movie theaters for carding me...until I realized I DID have my I.D on me, then I apologised for saying "are you freaking kidding me?!" and shamefully walked away...)
I am trying to be better,
and live better...
It's a work in progress...
This Christmas,
Stephen and I woke up early to get a start on dinner/lunch,
we cooked a turkey,
stuffing,
mashed potatoes,
cranberry sauce,
gravy,
mac n cheese,
green beans,
brussel sprouts,
and biscuits.
Stephen made a four tier chocolate cake the day before,
then my mom asked if she could keep him here...
It probably wouldn't even matter if I was here too or not.
We opened gifts,
laughed,
then ate until we couldn't eat anymore.
Later that evening we went to the fancy movie theater
and saw "This is 40"
which was HILARIOUS.
(Les Mis was sold out...fret not..we are seeing it today...I could hear your gasps)
Being home this year with Stephen was by far the greatest gift I could have received...
I mean,
the music video alone was worth the trip.
(I obviously had to plug that one more time..sorry).
Hope you all enjoyed the holidays!
Roll on 2013!
b&w dress c/o delahook
I'm always working on not letting the little things bother me... I'm aware of them just need to not let them bother me! and I love the wells fargo calendar :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteIt really is great when you can just look around you and see just how much you have to be grateful for.
His reaction on receiving the calendar is freaking priceless!
This is so sweet. I'm glad to see that you had a great holiday! Hope 2013 is great for you! xo, Maria
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are so sweet, you look so happy :) Glad you had a wonderful holiday! Nothing beats being home with family! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear you had such a lovely Christmas! Happy 2013 to you and your beautiful family! :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks and sounds like a fabulous Christmas! Love the matching PJs and the calendar :)
ReplyDeleteSuch cute photos in black and white! Your heart is so beautiful. Thank you for the precious note in the mail :)
ReplyDeleteOh it's so great when you have a good holiday! That free calendar... something my mother in law legitimately sees as a great gift. Makes me laugh. Good thought to put the pics all in black and white. ;) Happy Christmas!
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Free calendar?! YES! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely time. We did too!
Love,
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Love the chocolate cake baking and mac and cheese sounds like something that was seriously missing from my family's feast! You two really do make a beautiful couple :) All the best in the new year!!
ReplyDeleteI love you and your family. And that photo of Shane needs to be his profile pic. For everything.
ReplyDeleteYall are precious. Those pics are a gem. The PJs are fabulous.
ReplyDeletei just pissed my damn pants watching your video. omg. LOVE. glad you had such a merry christmas. and for the record, a wells fargo calendar is like the best present ever.
ReplyDeleteStill have to go watch that video :) In the meantime, your holiday sounds PERFECT! You guys have something special. And a man that travels, cooks, and bakes fancy cakes...Ya, send him here too!
ReplyDeleteYour brother has the BEST facial expressions.
ReplyDeleteomg i know. kills me.
Deleteaww black and white pictures always come out great!
ReplyDeleteCOME VISIT&GET COMFORTABLE
COME WATCH ME
there is nothing better than being home for christmas. glad you had a good one!
ReplyDeleteStephen's "christmas" pj's have skulls and cross bones...where are his penguins with santa hat jammies? Next year, I'm sending him a pair of these: http://www.hannaandersson.com/style.asp?from=SC|3|7|487|486|0|457|5&simg=30270_85Q
ReplyDeleteI know...you won't be able to contain yourself with jammies like those on your sexy Irish man. ;)
omg YES.
DeleteYou and Stephen are just too gorgeous! We did mac n cheese, biscuits, and green beans at our dinner too! Ah and now I REALLY want to see This is 40! Glad you had an amazing holiday!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family.
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Love your new PJs...who doesn't like Xmas PJs. Really. And some black-n-white photos always make everything look better and more special. :)
ReplyDeleteHave a great rest of this year. I know 2013 will be even more perfect for you guys.
xoxo
sounds like the perfekt christmas!
ReplyDeleteSo glad it was such a memorable Christmas for you :) And seriously, I can't wait for you and Stephen to start procreating because y'all are going to make some prettyyyyy babies.
ReplyDeleteShane's face is that photo is EVERYTHING!!
ReplyDeleteLoveliest pictures. Looks like you had a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteLove from South Africa
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The calendar reaction, the amazingly beautiful couple's photo and all of it are just wonderful. I feel so much grateful this season too and hope you had a Merry Merry Christmas!
ReplyDelete-Lindsay
You guys are such a cute couple. I love his reaction to the calendar. It made me giggle a bit. Great recap and I love the B&W pictures. I love the feeling it gives the pictures. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDelete~Christine
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that sounds like the most wonderful christmas ever!! glad you had good family (and stephen!) time :) love the calendar - hilarious!!
ReplyDeletehope you enjoyed les mis, we LOVED it!! xoxo
And of course, I had to watch it AGAIN. LOL!
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad you were able to have a wonderful time being home!!!
ReplyDeleteShane just needs his own blog so he can post all of the ridiculous pictures of himself in one place. Sooo you should probably convince him to do that, cool? Cool.
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