Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Drew and I had a wonderful "Thanksmas" with my family this weekend! On Thursday, we ate a delicious Thanksgiving meal at my grandparents' house, including one of my favorite dishes: broccoli casserole. We spent most of the day relaxing and watching football. Although Drew didn't come up to Knoxville until late Thursday night, it was so special because it was our first time spending the Thanksgiving holiday together.
On Friday, my family decided to celebrate Christmas since my siblings and I all live in different states.We started out the morning decorating the Christmas tree -- it was so beautiful! We decided to use colored lights this year and, combined with all the sentimental ornaments, it made an absolutely wonderful display. Afterward, my mom cooked up a huge dinner like we usually do on Christmas Eve. Then... PRESENTS! We always go around one at a time and watch each other open presents, which is my favorite.
Then, on Saturday, my aunt threw a baby shower for my sister -- who is due March 2 with my nephew. It was such a fun-filled, happy weekend. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
On Friday, my family decided to celebrate Christmas since my siblings and I all live in different states.We started out the morning decorating the Christmas tree -- it was so beautiful! We decided to use colored lights this year and, combined with all the sentimental ornaments, it made an absolutely wonderful display. Afterward, my mom cooked up a huge dinner like we usually do on Christmas Eve. Then... PRESENTS! We always go around one at a time and watch each other open presents, which is my favorite.
Then, on Saturday, my aunt threw a baby shower for my sister -- who is due March 2 with my nephew. It was such a fun-filled, happy weekend. I couldn't have asked for anything better.
Photos from Top to Bottom:
1. My grandmother making the finishing touches on Thanksgiving.
2. Lovely plate of FOOD.
3. My sister and her husband.
4. Ranger checking out the Christmas tree.
5. My brother and his wife being crazy. :p
6. Christmas tree we decorated at my parents' house.
7. Drew and Ranger in my new fisheye lens!
8. Baby shower
9. Ranger and I being sweet :)
10. The cake at the baby shower was so cute!
11. Peekaboo! Ranger likes Christmas.
12. I got a new coffee maker from my parents.
13. Loving my new Michael Buble CD.
14. Handmade gloves I had on my wish list.