Christmas

Christmas #1
After several attempts to load pictures onto the computer , I have given up. Our computer is driving us crazy. So here is our Christmas post without any pictures. It makes me sad. I am still hoping that we will be able to load them. So you guys will have to read a lot. Sorry!!!! I really enjoy having my family live so close,but we were pooped afterwards. All in all we had 4 different Christmas's. Christmas Eve was spent at my parents house. I think this was the first Christmas we had an untrational meal. We had pizza burgers "flying style" and french fries with gravy. It is always a family favorite and pretty easy. I am still amazed at how big my family is getting. There is 17 of us now. Wow!!! Always a full house when we get together.

Christmas #2.
This is the first year Drew and I actually opened wrapped gifts that we had gotten each other. We normally just go pick out something together so there are no surprises. As soon as Drew buys a gift for me he gives it to me right away. There is nothing wrong with that, but I like a little anticipation. He was a very good sport this year. We actually waited till Christmas morning. It really made it quite exciting. We had fun opening gifts just the 2 of us on Christmas morning.

Christmas #3
Around noon we went to Drew's parents house. We opened more gifts and ate a ton of Drew's Grandma's southern cooking. His grandparents have been in town from Mississippi for the past couple of weeks so we have spent a lot of time with them. It makes me feel like a kid again. All of my grandparents have already passed. So I really enjoy spending time with Drew's Grandparents. They are good ole' Mississippians.

Christmas #4
That evening we made the trip across the street to Granny's house. For more presents and good food. We had Granny's homemade sausage balls and curry dip. And we listened to the Cat Christmas CD that is played every year. Granny pulled out the Christmas coloring books that Drew and his sister colored on when they were little. It is neat to look at things that Drew did when he was little. He was such a cute kid!!!!! We also went around the room and talked about our most memorable Christmas. We all enjoyed going down memory lane. Christmas is still my favorite time of year. I love being around family, friends, the decorations, picking out gifts for everyone, the lights. I wish I could leave my decorations up all year. Just kidding! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!! Happy New Year!!!

Book Club

Thursday we had our December book club meeting. My friend Cindy and I started it a few months ago and it has been a great success. At first I thought it would kind of be a hassle, just another thing to add to my list. Instead it has really been wonderful. I am an big reader so it is nice to talk with someone who has read the sames books as me. But, it is also a lot more then that. I really have enjoyed meeting new people and forming new friendships. Book club has become something I look forward to each month.One of our book club babes Brittany started a blog for our book club. Make sure you check it out. Just click on the book to the right. Enjoy!

Finally!!!

Yes, I know Twilight again. I have to blog about it because we finally were able to convince my husband to see it with help from my Mom and Granny. And truth be told he actually liked it! He was asking a million questions. I haven't got him hooked on the books yet, but we will continue to work on that. Now he doesn't think I am crazy when I talk about Twilight. Mission accomplished.

The Christmas Cat

Baloo just loves Christmas!

Homemade treats and cards

Last week some friends and I got together and made Christmas goodies. We made peanut butter balls, turtles, pretzels with chocolate and carmel. And these are a few of the handmade cards I have slowing been working on. Maybe if your lucky you will get one !

Birthday Party in Rome

Saturday we went Rome for my niece, Carlie's 2nd birthday. It made me wish I was a kid again. They had everything from puppet shows to wags the dog (from the wiggles). Drew was the official camera man. We had a great time with family and friends. Here are a few highlights.

Jumpy thing

This is my brother stuffing his face with giant marshmallows. It was hilarious! I wish I had a better picture.

Puppet show

Me and the birthday girl.

Old Friends, New Memories

Saturday I went to my best friend Gracie's bridal shower. I still can't believe she is getting married. Then I look at myself am like wow, "I have already been married for 3 years." It is amazing how as you get older time seems to speed up. Gracie and I have know eachother since we were 11 years old. We ate lunch together on our very first day of 6th grade and have been best friends ever since. I have numerous memories of Backstreet Boys concerts and slumber parties. Soon we will be making new memories with weddings and children. Growing up is exciting! Gracie I am so happy for you. I can't wait for the wedding!!! Love you!!!

Christmas Fun!

Well after convincing Drew for almost two weeks we finally got the rest of the Christmas stuff out. Over the years we have acquired many different decorations. This one is Drew's favorite( he picked this out our second year of marriage). Christmas is a very special time for us, Christmas is our favorite holiday and we have made many of our fondest memories during this time.

Still in Love with Twilight

I saw Twilight again with Granny and Lee this afternoon. It is even better the second time. I am starting to read the books over again. It is so good!

It's Christmas Time

Finally our tree is up. I still have yet to put out all the other decorations. Normally we decorate like way before Thanksgiving, but this year Christmas has snuck up on me. I was sitting at work today and thinking about all the stuff I have to do for Christmas alone. A little overwhelming, but it will be a lot fun. Christmas is still my favorite time of year. And it is only 3 weeks away!!!!