^^^^Our beautiful Christmas tree...
Katy unwrapping her presents (on the left), and me unwrapping mine (on the right). We both got some awesome gifts this year, I don't think either one of us can complain, really :)
Dad, Me, Aunt Jerry - my hair looks so red in this photo above! But I like it!
Katy, Uncle Story (#1) // Aunt Jerry, Gran, Uncle Story (#2) // Dad & Mom (#3)
Aunt Jerry (And Alice, of course), Mom, Gran // Katy, Gran, Uncle Story, Me
We're just one good lookin' family that's for sure ;)
...and me with Alice. She's such a strange dog, but she really is cute when you're holding her, I gotta give her that. She's got a little squished nose and her barks are barely audible (which I'm sure my aunt and uncle don't mind). But Alice really is a sweetie - I'm surprised she looked at the camera for this :) We make a good pair, don't cha think?
Anyways, Christmas is officially gone...It's now 1:04 in the a.m. as I type up this blog on my bran spankin' new laptop. Woo baby, am I happy with this computer. Granted I don't have my microsoft applications downloaded and bought yet, buuuut I'm just pleased that I even have a computer! Let alone one as nice as this one. I'm a happy gal. Overall, my presents rocked this year - aside from this awesome computer, I got a book from my mom, a poster & owl decorative stand from my sis, 20$ from my grandma, and from my aunt and uncle I got a stuffed owl pillow, a handmade angel (it's beautiful, pics to come), a new music writing notebook (which I plan on taking full advantage of ASAP), and a pair of cute snowmen socks. Honestly, it's the small things like the previously mentioned that make me most happy. My interests are simple...skittles, owls, guitar/music, running, and my favorite color is green...get me any one of those things or something in that color and you've put a smile on my face.
Christmas was wonderful, that's for sure. We had a lovely lunch/dinner (linner...?) at my grandma's house today, and it was my family plus my aunt and uncle altogether. I think the sweet potato casserole and the honey baked ham were my favorite parts about dinner..sooo yummy! My uncle and mom prepared the food while I sat and talked with my aunt, grandma, and sister...I can't really remember what my dad was doing at this time..oh well...but we had a good chat while the food was being prepared. I've recently unveiled developments in potential career moves, so I was busy explaining that to my aunt as she listened to what I wanted to do with my life.
Overall, the day was a beautiful one today. I might not consider myself super religious (granted I did grow up Episcopalian, aka Catholic Lite), I do find myself very grateful to have the family I have and to have spent all of today in their company. As my grandma grows older every day (She's in her 80s...woah!), I really do appreciate all the moments I get to spend with her. She's the last one I've got so it's going to be sad and strange when she finally leaves this earth for a better place. But aside from that, the day was nice, the food was delicious, the love was strong. Couldn't really ask for anything more, honestly.
So in saying that, I hope you all had a beautiful holiday, and continue to enjoy the rest of your holiday season in joy and happiness, surrounded by those you love and by those who love YOU! I'm grateful for a lot, including the chance to let new opportunities grow and blossom in this year..what are you thankful for, hmmm?
Good night, Merry Christmas, enjoy your presents and family!
xo
Jardin
