Whew, what a whirlwind of events! The build up from October into Thanksgiving and finally onto Christmas always seems to sneak up on us and blink twice and it's over! Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and remembered the reason for the season. One of my favorite things is seeing how full the bottom of our tree looks and then in one swipe it all be gone because giving gifts is so much fun the older you get. An empty tree at the end of the day is how I like to see it, even if it does look a little lonely. We spent the days leading up to Christmas getting caught up with Star Wars (or in Robert's case, getting educated), and enjoying the last tidbits of our tree as he also gets a little work done.
Our tradition as a family was always to open our Christmas gifts on Christmas Eve, and then wake up Christmas morning and pack into the cars for an 8 hour road trip to Mississippi, where both of my parents hail from. Mississippi State or Ole Miss is always the first question wherever we go. My family is split, so best pick wisely based on who you're talking to! ;) Crazily enough, Robert's family also gathers on Christmas Eve, so for the past 6 or so years it's been a little hectic to make the rounds, but also fun at the same time to see all the chaos that a big family gathering brings, since our family shenanigans don't occur until we get to Mississippi.
OH-How could I forget? Can I just talk about how gross and un-Christmas like the weather was? I pretty much could wear shorts, and by the time we got out of state it was humid and foggy and not 'tis the season one bit! I was also shocked and super sad from the storms/tornado that ripped through the area on the day after Christmas, and am so glad to know that both family and friends were all okay, even if their homes weren't. Seeing the videos and pictures of the tornado was so scary-like a scene right out of Twister! Crazy times, El Niño. A little wake up call to cherish all the time you have when you see people who are important! All I want for Christmas this year (2015) is for everyone to find and claim all of the found/missing animals that I see posted. Tugs at my heart strings, animals do. Do your magic, Santa!
In conclusion (do people still say that?), this Christmas was one for the books! Not only was it our first "official" Christmas as husband and wife, but also was a bit unusual having all 4 seasons in the span of a few days. Leading up it was sunny as can be and a little warm, followed by crazy spring tornado weather, followed by a blizzard (?!?!) with snow and ice (thank goodness I wasn't actually in the state at this point), and now we are back to normal "cooler" weather, with no sign of any of the previously mentioned. I see you, Texas! Already looking forward to the next one :)
Highlight of the night was the onesies that we received. I'd been talking about getting one all year because our house is so cold, and Robert is just as cool as me so he gets one too! <3
Highlight of the night was the onesies that we received. I'd been talking about getting one all year because our house is so cold, and Robert is just as cool as me so he gets one too! <3
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