The Perfect Day

When I woke up Friday morning I asked Kyle if we could have the PERFECT DAY. And I guess that for some reason we can live up to our expectations.

We woke to the most beautiful snow fall and I schemed up the idea of a day at home, in our pjs, sipping cocco by the fire... but my "lets get it done personality" kicked in.

Cute kyle grabbed the shovel and went to work... both to help grandma get out of the driveway, and to help the dogs make it outside without getting high centered (they need to be on a diet). While he was outside I cleaned the bathroom and made him the best ham and eggs breakfast!

After making our bed, some prayer and fun, we headed out the door to the worst part about christmas... trying to buy things for hard-to-buy-for-people! We really spent most of the day in and out of stores, internet shopping and browsing at the perfect gift that we just couldn't afford.

The only thing that kept us going was the promise of a Christmas party later that evening. No joke at Costco, people thought that we were just trying out the office chairs and sofas, but no our feet just really hurt

Milk

I have never really liked the white stuff... but my husband drinks it like there is no tomorrow! I just had to share this funny picture of his huge mug. (I really think that it holds like a quart of liquid!)

Not sure if he needs all of the milk to wash down my cooking or if he really just likes it.

Christmas

What a time of year!
Feelings running all over. Excitement, love, joy, stress, pull-your hair out what am I going to buy my mother-in law all in the same day.

Luckily Kyle and I got his Parents something on Black Friday. If they don't like it at least they will appreciate the thought we put into sitting outside in the freezing cold for hours!

I was so excited to buy Kyle presents. I know that one can't buy love (not that I need to) but there are just so many things that I know he would enjoy. Sometimes I wish I didn't give us a budget for gifts.

But this all isn't really what Christmas is about...

This season is wounderful. A time to think about changing ones life, helping others and becoming more Christlike, the things that we are hopefully thinking about all year long. The decorations are like no other time, the food divine and the post office bustling with action.

We are so blessed to be able to share our first christmas together. I am excited to create our own new little family traditions and to celebrate the season with those we love!