Christmas

Christmas was such a beautiful day... It tried to snow and what snow we did get it did not stick to the ground but, that was alright. It was cold, snowy and just beautiful. It was one of my best christmases ever (in my whole adult life). Last year was the very best as that was our first christmas together and since we got engaged. This year was just wonderful because it was our first christmas being MARRIED!!!! I love being married and that is the best thing i ever did and I love Bryan so very much. I am truly blessed and the lucky one. I in some way or another know and realize every day just how much he loves me. And for that i am very greatful and lucky... On Christmas day we just slept in a little and took our time "getting the day going!" we started opening gifts around 11:30 - and NOON. "Santa was very good to me this year!" and so was my mother in law, brother in law, mom and dad, and my HONE (SANTA)... after opening gifts my nephew Shane came over he will be here till new years eve. He came in the house and he was so excited he went straight over to the christmas tree... He could not wait to open his gifts after he did that and everyone was ready to go. We went over to Bryan's Uncle Robert's and Aunt Teressa's house they live in Garland. Which is not far at all. Anyhow over there we got to spend time with them (Uncle Robert and Aunt Teressa), his Uncle Rick, his Aunt Judy & Uncle Rick (there are 2 uncle rick's) and his cousin by marriage Corena, husband Eric and little 17 month old cute little boy COLT... There was such delicious and yummy finger foods, good visiting, and just tine together with family. We exchanged gifts over there and we also play this game where everyone brings a random gift and wraps it up and they all go under the christmas tree and then everyone picks a number and then when your number is called and it's your turn you get a gift and open it and then others have the option to get one from other the tree or "steal" yours and each gift can onlhy be "stolen" 3 times and then it's "DEAD" and can't be taken anymore. Such a fun game. Bryan's family is always so good to me and good to both bryan and i. We love them so much... We will miss our texas family when we move but, will always come and visit and be here at least every other year at christmas or thanksgiving.... Bryan's Aunt and Uncle gave me some sweeet bath gels, shower gels etc. from Bath and Body works and bryan got some sweet chocolate covered pretzels and a Old Spice gift set... But, the principle and idea is to be together with family. And that is our greatest gift. Without family we are nothing.... We missed seeing Uncle Steve and all who couldn't make it....