Well, I "lost" my camera sometime around Jackson's birthday and have half-heartedly looked for it. Didn't find it until Saturday afternoon so sadly there are no pictures of Christmas to share. Santa brought our family an XBox 360 and some really fun games. It's been fun to play with Jackson or by myself. I forgot how much fun I have with games! P bought me slippers, Return of the King (extended version), "The Office" calendar and some yummy candy. We opened one gift Christmas Eve and just enjoyed being together.
Christmas day we had brunch with P's family. It was so delish! We had sausage, eggs, bacon, cheese grits, a breakfast casserole, biscuits and gravy. P's dad read a talk by President Monson and then we played some basketball. If I had known this was a tradition I would have dressed more appropriately. But we had a really good time. It has been fun to spend more and more time with his family and get to know them.
We got to pick Jackson up at 2 Christmas day. We went straight home so he could open presents. He got lots from my parents and his Aunt Kathleen. Thanks for sending them. We got Star Wars from Nate and Tiff. P isn't really into it, but we will watch them...oh yes, we will. Jackson was excited about the XBox and we played Lego Indiana Jones for a bit. The next day we went to see Bedtime Stories. What a cute movie! I highly recommend it!
Overall it was a great day! Sadly we only got to have Jackson until 2 the day after Christmas so it was almost too short...but then again it always is too short. But luckily we get him tomorrow night. We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Do you ever feel like there's always something more to do?
So since I've been married it's been a bit of a struggle to be a wife, a stepmom, a daughter, a sister, a grand-daughter, a daughter-in-law, and every other title I tend to wear. On top of it all, I still want to be ME in the whole mix of it. With the holidays coming it is strange to think that P and I will have our own traditions. Aside from my mission, this is my first Christmas not at my parent's. I am excited for our first Christmas and especially watching Jackson open presents. But at the same time I realize all that I usually do and haven't done. I haven't bought any cards to give to people, I haven't made bread at all (lack of oven!), I barely made it to Grandma's to set up her Christmas lights, and I haven't finished shopping. Granted, there is still time, but those of you who know me, know I like to be on top of things. I am a bit of a perfectionist and it frustrates me that I can't do it all. But I guess that's a good lesson to learn. I am only human so I need to give myself a break sometimes. I do hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New Year's. Hopefully I can post pictures of all the events!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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