Christmas Time 2015

Well hello! I couldn't go a whole month without squeezing in a post, even if there is no theme. The theme is Christmas, I decided. Can't believe it's next week and then on top of that, the end of 2015 altogether. What a Christmas season it's been, and it's not even over! I decided not to make a Christmas bucket list, because I'm notorious for not fulfilling it, so I sat back and enjoyed where our Holiday season has taken us. I was feeling a little scroogy at first and wasn't willing to put up our Christmas tree this year because just wasn't feeling it, but I'm glad I did! It's so pretty, and there really is nothing better than Christmas lights against the dark. Especially when Elf, The Santa Claus, or The Polar Express is on. I haven't seen Home Alone-am I missing something?!

We started off the month celebrating my dad's 21st birthday, and in between have squeezed in some last minute Stars action, my sister's graduation from Fort Lee, an Army/Navy game that I didn't get to attend (boo), Christmas parties and goodies and sweets (oh my!), a beautiful FALL leaf changing week, an impromptu Christmas card photo session, Robert's first band concert experience, courtesy my old high school, new stockings for my parents' mantle (hellllo husband!), receiving our Christmas gift for each other this year (a rug for our living room! You know you're a home owner when....), a new favorite drink (green tea latte!), and a last minute adult version of Elf on a Shelf aka Mariah (who likes to rendevou with Uncle Si...). Not to mention a whole week full of Christmas spirit attire (ugly Christmas sweaters anyone?)!

Overall it's been a great season, even though it's always a shame that things we love and look forward to the most seem to fly by the quickest. <3

Cheers to the three (3?!) Christmas parties this weekend, tameles, a short week next week, Christmas Eve with both families as a married couple, and enjoying the meaning of Christmas, because sometimes we forget. Also check out Batdad on Instagram or Facebook. You won't be disappointed!

Happy December to all!

And Merry 2015 Christmas, from us!

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