A Very Merry Christmas to you!

Merry Christmas! I love this time of year. It is hard to be in a bad mood this week leading up to Christmas. There is always a lot of hustle and bustle but I think I'm "feeling it" more this year versus years past. Jeff and I are staying in Virginia this year and will be celebrating the holidays with my family. We are going to Nannie's house in Madison on Christmas Eve and then we'll be at my dad's in Fredericksburg on Sunday. I'm excited to spend some much-needed time with my family. Jeff and I are also taking time to focus on each other this year. Our plan is to spend OUR Christmas together Christmas night or maybe the 26th since we both have off that day. I can't wait for him to open his gifts - I think I did GREAT this year. I can't tell you guys what I got him (yet) because he might read this...doubtfully, but I don't want to ruin the surprise.

This year, my sisters and I got formal pictures done for my mom's birthday/Christmas present. She was so happy! These are on FB but in case you missed them, I've posted a couple here:





We were really pleased with how they turned out. I don't know when we'll have another opportunity to get this done so I was happy that we had the chance to do it this year.

I can't wait to update you guys on all the Christmas festivities next week. I wish you all a Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoy this time with your friends and family.

Ho! Ho! Ho!