2 posts, one day...
It is snowing in Auburn... on Christmas. Yay?!?
Most everyone and their mom is excited, I am not so much. I do not like snow. It is great to look at and fun to watch from inside, but once I have to go anywhere I immediately hate it. It causes a lot of problems and wrecks and people do not know how to drive and it's just not good for southern people.
Snow snow, please go away. Come back when I want to go skiing or something where snow is actually welcome or when I don't have somewhere that I want to go, or need to drive :).
There is my scrooge moment for this Christmas :)!
Merry Christmas again. Be safe in the snow!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas to All
Merry Christmas!!!
Christmas seems to have been going on for a few days at my house, but I love it! I've been home since Wednesday and have done a bunch of shopping, wrapping, bow making and snuggling with the kittens and the dogs. It's been a pretty uneventful, but a nice relaxing time. It has been so nice having the whole family, including my sister in law, in town and at the house. The kids will most likely all be heading out tonight for the annual Christmas night on the town tonight. Should be fun.
Christmas morning with the family was a little slower than it was when we were kids, but it has been good. The tree couldn't fit all the gifts underneath it, Santa was very good to us. I got a lot of new clothes (coats, skirts, etc), keyless entry to my car (I broke my old one), Auburn stuff, a purse, among other things.
The one thing I notice about Christmas most at my house is how much it has changed since we were little. I feel like all the same excitement is there, the presents are still there, the decorations are all the same, but the feeling is different. We all enjoy actually having family time. It is a rarity to have the whole family around in the same house at the same time. We are all so busy now and are spread out in different cities that it hard to get all of our schedules aligned. It's just been nice to have everyone around, even if after a while we all start to annoy eachother (it's all part of the fun).
I hope you all are enjoying your family, and the snow if you got some!
But while family, friends, and good food is all associated with Christmas, remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Love you all!
Christmas seems to have been going on for a few days at my house, but I love it! I've been home since Wednesday and have done a bunch of shopping, wrapping, bow making and snuggling with the kittens and the dogs. It's been a pretty uneventful, but a nice relaxing time. It has been so nice having the whole family, including my sister in law, in town and at the house. The kids will most likely all be heading out tonight for the annual Christmas night on the town tonight. Should be fun.
Christmas morning with the family was a little slower than it was when we were kids, but it has been good. The tree couldn't fit all the gifts underneath it, Santa was very good to us. I got a lot of new clothes (coats, skirts, etc), keyless entry to my car (I broke my old one), Auburn stuff, a purse, among other things.
The one thing I notice about Christmas most at my house is how much it has changed since we were little. I feel like all the same excitement is there, the presents are still there, the decorations are all the same, but the feeling is different. We all enjoy actually having family time. It is a rarity to have the whole family around in the same house at the same time. We are all so busy now and are spread out in different cities that it hard to get all of our schedules aligned. It's just been nice to have everyone around, even if after a while we all start to annoy eachother (it's all part of the fun).
I hope you all are enjoying your family, and the snow if you got some!
But while family, friends, and good food is all associated with Christmas, remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Love you all!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
An early Christmas
J and I wont be together at Christmas this year since he is traveling to New Jersey/New York for family stuff and I am heading back home to Auburn.. So we decided to do Christmas last night.
It was great, I mean great. To start off the night I had him open his stocking and he had me open mine. First surprise, the best "Christmas card" ever. It was a DVD he made that had pictures from all sorts of events we have gone to and things we have done together, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. Oh my gosh I was tearing up something serious during the whole thing. It started with the weekend we consider the start of our relationship (Elizabeth and Caleb's wedding) and went on to events like braves games, Chicago, other weddings, skiing and more. It was the most precious thing ever. I have the sweetest man and am a lucky lucky girl. I will be watching a rewatching that little card forever.
I opened my stocking and found a gift certificate to a spa (NOTE: I have never been to the spa, never had a professional massage, never, not once) I mean I am so excited to go and see what it is all about and get pampered for a lil while. He knows I have always wanted to go but never would buy it for myself so now I get to experience it!
Then we opened gifts. I had a big box waiting for me so I had him open some of his gifts first. He got a USC Under Armour shirt and a cast iron skillet and then a watch. Then I opened my gift.... A KITCHEN AID MIXER! Are you kidding me... Only the best thing ever. I have always wanted one and love baking sooo now I have my very own mixer at my house instead of having to use my Mom's when I go home. Love it! Despite my obsession with pink he bought me a gray one which I love and will look good in any kitchen that I one day move into!
He had a surprise date planned too, dinner and a show, but time was not on our side last night. We made it to dinner and had a great time. Wildfire was the restaurant he chose and the food was so good. Dinner ended late so the show has to be postponed, luckily the show is still going on next week, so we are going to go next week. I have no idea what it is or where it is, but I know he hasn't let me down yet so I will probably love it!
Now he is on his way to Jersey and I am leaving tomorrow morning to be in Auburn until Monday. While I'm sad the plans we had for me to make it to Jersey to see them (we planned on my flying up Christmas night and seeing his family, and going into the city, and spending some of the holiday together) didn't work out, I'm excited to be in Auburn for a while to spend time with my family and friends.
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
It was great, I mean great. To start off the night I had him open his stocking and he had me open mine. First surprise, the best "Christmas card" ever. It was a DVD he made that had pictures from all sorts of events we have gone to and things we have done together, IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. Oh my gosh I was tearing up something serious during the whole thing. It started with the weekend we consider the start of our relationship (Elizabeth and Caleb's wedding) and went on to events like braves games, Chicago, other weddings, skiing and more. It was the most precious thing ever. I have the sweetest man and am a lucky lucky girl. I will be watching a rewatching that little card forever.
I opened my stocking and found a gift certificate to a spa (NOTE: I have never been to the spa, never had a professional massage, never, not once) I mean I am so excited to go and see what it is all about and get pampered for a lil while. He knows I have always wanted to go but never would buy it for myself so now I get to experience it!
Then we opened gifts. I had a big box waiting for me so I had him open some of his gifts first. He got a USC Under Armour shirt and a cast iron skillet and then a watch. Then I opened my gift.... A KITCHEN AID MIXER! Are you kidding me... Only the best thing ever. I have always wanted one and love baking sooo now I have my very own mixer at my house instead of having to use my Mom's when I go home. Love it! Despite my obsession with pink he bought me a gray one which I love and will look good in any kitchen that I one day move into!
He had a surprise date planned too, dinner and a show, but time was not on our side last night. We made it to dinner and had a great time. Wildfire was the restaurant he chose and the food was so good. Dinner ended late so the show has to be postponed, luckily the show is still going on next week, so we are going to go next week. I have no idea what it is or where it is, but I know he hasn't let me down yet so I will probably love it!
Now he is on his way to Jersey and I am leaving tomorrow morning to be in Auburn until Monday. While I'm sad the plans we had for me to make it to Jersey to see them (we planned on my flying up Christmas night and seeing his family, and going into the city, and spending some of the holiday together) didn't work out, I'm excited to be in Auburn for a while to spend time with my family and friends.
I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
A whole month!
It has been a whole month (minus one day) since I blogged last. I'm the worst blogger, I mean seriously.
Run down of the last month:
Auburn went undefeated (meaning we beat Georgia, Bama). Last weekend was the SEC championship game. It was yet another rivalry week for J and I. He had a tailgate planned so I tagged along and was the only Auburn fan there. I was also the only happy one after the game :)! We won AGAIN! SOOO Auburn is now going to the National Championship game!!!! Wish I was able to go, but both my brothers will be there to cheer on the Tigers.
I went to New Orleans for a friends Birthday. We had such a great time. Definitely a trip we will have to do again. We had some fun nights out, some really good meals and I actually went into the casino. I dont really care for casinos, all the lights make me annoyed. I did learn to not cut time when trying to make it to the airport, we were running late and were worried we would miss our flight, but somehow we made it with a little time to spare.
The next weekend the family and I had Thanksgiving in Birmingham at my aunt and uncle's house with Mom's side of the family. We only stayed for the day and I spent a day or two in Auburn before heading back to Atlanta. I finally got Maggie back. She had stayed at my parents house for two weeks so that I could go to New Orleans without really worrying about her. Below is my fam (Mom, Caleb, Sarah, Me, Meegan, Daniel, and Dad.)
This weekend I have my company Christmas party as well as plans to go indoor rock climbing with J. I bought some groupon thing for it a while back and we are finally going to go. I'm excited!
Bible study is still going great. We are almost done with our first book and working to figure out what to do next. We added a girl as well, which is always great news.
Christmas shopping is ALMOST finished. I have one gift and a stocking to do, but then I'm done! I hope to finish that up this weekend so I dont have to worry about it anymore... I have spent far more than I hoped to, BUT I bought some fun stuff and think everyone will like it so I dont mind.
I've been listening to Christmas music for over a week now and just love it. You would think after working retail and having to hear Christmas music from late September through December that I would absolutely hate it. I guess that is one thing I will never dislike.
Now, back to work... I have a million things to do before I take my vacation time in a week and a half!
Run down of the last month:
Auburn went undefeated (meaning we beat Georgia, Bama). Last weekend was the SEC championship game. It was yet another rivalry week for J and I. He had a tailgate planned so I tagged along and was the only Auburn fan there. I was also the only happy one after the game :)! We won AGAIN! SOOO Auburn is now going to the National Championship game!!!! Wish I was able to go, but both my brothers will be there to cheer on the Tigers.
I went to New Orleans for a friends Birthday. We had such a great time. Definitely a trip we will have to do again. We had some fun nights out, some really good meals and I actually went into the casino. I dont really care for casinos, all the lights make me annoyed. I did learn to not cut time when trying to make it to the airport, we were running late and were worried we would miss our flight, but somehow we made it with a little time to spare.
The next weekend the family and I had Thanksgiving in Birmingham at my aunt and uncle's house with Mom's side of the family. We only stayed for the day and I spent a day or two in Auburn before heading back to Atlanta. I finally got Maggie back. She had stayed at my parents house for two weeks so that I could go to New Orleans without really worrying about her. Below is my fam (Mom, Caleb, Sarah, Me, Meegan, Daniel, and Dad.)
This weekend I have my company Christmas party as well as plans to go indoor rock climbing with J. I bought some groupon thing for it a while back and we are finally going to go. I'm excited!
Bible study is still going great. We are almost done with our first book and working to figure out what to do next. We added a girl as well, which is always great news.
Christmas shopping is ALMOST finished. I have one gift and a stocking to do, but then I'm done! I hope to finish that up this weekend so I dont have to worry about it anymore... I have spent far more than I hoped to, BUT I bought some fun stuff and think everyone will like it so I dont mind.
I've been listening to Christmas music for over a week now and just love it. You would think after working retail and having to hear Christmas music from late September through December that I would absolutely hate it. I guess that is one thing I will never dislike.
Now, back to work... I have a million things to do before I take my vacation time in a week and a half!
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