Christmas

I cannot believe that Christmas has come & gone. We still have our Christmas decorations up, but I really enjoy looking at them until the beginning of the year.

Things are going well for me. I'm feeling great! Earlier last week, I was sick with a cold, but I feel much, much better. :o) I think taking the prenatal vitamin everyday helped. Of course, when you are pregnant, there's really not much that you can take, so it was really tough to "feel better" with meds that didn't really do the trick.

Our Christmas went well. We kept saying to each other, "Next year will be so different." On December 23rd, we had a party at my parents' house. My parents, my brothers, Pat, Rachel, Kyle, Brennan & us were the only ones to attend. We had a great time...the food was amazing (all appetizers) & we played several fun games. I actually won a game...Christmas movie trivia. It was great to see Dad because he had just returned from business in Sweden. My dad has always called me "Pumpkin" & he calls the baby "Pumpkin Seed"...adorable, right?

Christmas Eve is always spent with Luke's side of the family. We had a great time with Luke's parents, Em, Neil, Mike, Cheri, Dylan & Austin. We ate, opened presents (we are getting five windows from Luke's parents...yay!) & played a Christmas trivia game. I was so tired at the party though...it's hard to attend night parties now because I'm so tired around 7:30 or 8. When we got home...Santa had come! There were gifts from Santa to us & Miley! The best gifts of the night...wine cooler, new camera & a raccoon toy.

Christmas morning we hung out at the house for a bit & then we went to my parents' house to open Christmas presents there. The best gifts of that day were...chili stockpot & Miley's bubble coat. We got some great things, but we really enjoyed our Christmas with everyone. The remainder of the day was spent eating, laughing, watching basketball & some Christmas movies. All in all, it was a great Christmas.

We were not able to see Gabe, Chris, Mason or Mackenzie for Christmas, but we plan to get together to celebrate soon! I cannot wait to see them! I hate living so far away, but it's so wonderful when we do see each other.

This week is going to go by very quick. Today I have a doctor's appointment. My mom is going with me because Luke will be working when I scheduled the appointment. Is it normal to be nervous for these "check-ups"? I'm normally nervous for any appointment, but when it involves another person, it seems to be even more nerve-wracking. Tomorrow Miley is getting groomed...she loves it there! I also have tons of school work & house work to do. The house is so messy & it could use a good cleaning...ahhh, to be rich & have a maid...lol. I know, money can't buy happiness, but I know a few ways that it would make life easier...lol. We also would like to have our friends Pat & Heather over for dinner, but we'll see if they have the same night off this week. So much to do & I know it will fly by. I hope everyone is doing well & had a great Christmas. Love you all!