Friday, December 28, 2012

Christmas in Memphis

This year we were blessed to be able to spend Christmas with my family in Memphis. Our situation isn't like most, the holidays for most families means traveling and dividing time between 2 sets of families/in-laws but for us since our families are spread across the globe, we pick one place and thats were we'll be for Christmas!

We had an amazing Christmas! We've been able to spend a lot of time with my family, visit with friends, shopping, movies, baking, cooking, and eating yummy Christmas food! I think the high-lights were the hubby and I getting a much needed, relaxing couples massage and going to a Grizzlies game with my family (both wonderful Christmas gifts from my parents). We even had a little snow shower late Christmas night. To say the least we have been spoiled this Christmas! Although I was able to spend Christmas with my family both years while I was living overseas, when you are separated from your family, friends, and country for so long it really gives you a different appreciation and view on things. I really feel like I cherish the time I'm blessed to spend with my family and friends so much more now. Once again, I'm so thankful we're able to be back in the US and be near my family.

While Memphis had a little dusting of snow, Little Rock got dumped on! Of course we were sad to miss it, but I'm thankful we didn't have to deal with the power being out. I heard today that our apartment building has power but since so much of LR doesn't, I think we're staying put in Memphis for a few more days!

Heres a glimpse into our Christmas. Sadly, I have been terrible at taking photos during the holidays this year and have NO photos of me and the hubby :( I think my mom got a few though. Thank goodness for moms!

 Home Sweet Home!
 Marley loves Christmas! His shirt says "Sorry Santa, I ate the cookies!"
 Decorating christmas cookies
 Christmas morning
 Excited about our new iPad!

 Love my momma!
 Winter wonderland 
 Grizzlies vs. 76ers
Love my parents house at Christmas time

To our friends and family around the world, I pray you had a wonderful Christmas season surrounded by family, friends, and the love of our heavenly father. May you and your family be blessed in the new year!

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Tis the season for Christmas trees, lights, traffic, holiday cards, gift wrapping, kids with runny noses, freezing cold mornings, Christmas parties, lots of Christmas crafts with my kiddos, scarfs, boots, hot chocolate, and the countdown to Christmas break! This is the busiest time of year and despite the business I'm loving it!

Although this is our 2nd married Christmas, its our first Christmas to have our own tree and all those "other" Christmas things I love...and my hubby could do without!

I'm counting down the days until Christmas break. I love my job and my kiddos but I'm ready for some time off with my hubby and family. I've officially finished my 1st semester of grad school...yahoo!

Here's some of our Christmas decorating. Enjoy!