So it's been about a month since I've posted. I think I needed some time to adjust to everything. December's been great. I had more fun Christmas shopping with J and my family. My mom, dad, and 3 of my brothers flew back to the states in early December. Since then we've been at each other's houses every weekend. The two biggest lessons I have learned during this holiday season are that J loves me more than I ever imagined and that my family is incredible. I truly am blessed beyond my wildest dreams.
Christmas was wonderful. My parents gave me a bread maker (specializing in gluten free breads!). I absolutely love it and can't wait to try it out. I told J there will be hundreds of failed attempts before I actually get a good loaf out. J (and my wonderful in-laws!) gave me a sewing machine! It's very fancy and even has an "embroidery setting". I am so excited. He also gave me a silver chain for all my crosses, a Dirt Devil Kurv, a gift card to Archivers, and a pink hat. I was tremendously blessed. He loves his wool coat I got him at Banana Republic. I also gave him dress socks, a wireless headphone set for his Xbox 360, and boxers. This is the first year we actually set a budget and stayed with it! We paid cash for everything, which makes J have the best Christmas of all. :)
My grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins just left and most everyone is napping. We're going out to dinner and then watching a movie at Katie's. J has to work tomorrow so we'll be driving home late tonight. We both work Thursday and Friday, then are off Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. We'll be spending our anniversary and New Year's in Dallas with friends and family there.
Merry Christmas to everyone! :)
(Chris and April - I promise to post pictures today!) :)
