Truly Blessed Christmas

So this Christmas was a tiny bit different then many other years. For one thing due to the plans of everyone surrounding me there wasn't much decorating. And we didn't do any presents.

But my little brother and his wife flew in from WY for a bit, and my dad came down from WA for a few days. Christmas morning they all came to my house and we made breakfast together and spent the morning just enjoying each other's company! Then my mama made her traditional lasagna (we are Italian and don't over-do the turkey thing) and we ate lunch at my Aunt & Uncle's house.

Just after lunch the Adam's family piled into cars and drove to the park for a family photo opportunity. It was FREEZING, but we made it quick and it was fun! Then time for dessert and off to another one of my Auntie's for the family dessert gathering! After we were all sufficiently supplied with sugar we headed for the Movie Theater for a Christmas Flick!

All in all an amazing day! One to be truly grateful for....Especially now that life is going to change alot. My parent's move to WA...started Thursday.

I hope you all had a wonderful day as well, and found many things to be truly grateful for in your lives!!

"Holiday Fever"

So i think i have Holiday Fever. Ever heard of it?
It's symptoms include: not able to focus on work, a desire to travel around with friends and play all the time.
It was Thanksgiving that did it. Having time off and days to play...amazing!
Now it's time for a healthy dose of reality to combat this Holiday Fever. And yet Christmas is still just around the corner. I am thankful for that!


I made my very first ever Fruit Pizza last night!
What do you think?

Thanksgiving "Break"

I had 4 days off and my S.O. (sold out) buddy Sharon, who stayed with me, had the week off.
We spent days and days doing what?...Having FUN of course!!
We had a marshmellow roasting party in the back yard with a bunch of peeps on Wed Night. S'mores in November...ahhh...nothing like it :)
Then the Great Day of Giving Thanks came round on Thursday. We spent it hanging with friends and family of all sorts! You know what i am truly Thankful for...God NEVER Quits Me! That's Awesome!

Not to be outdone was Friday...the bargain shoppers dream. Sharon, Angie and I braved "Black Friday" and headed for Roseville at 4:30am! Oh-dark-ridiculous for anyone who wondered.
It was a productive day of sales where i obtained a digital camera to replace my old, dead one...among other "can't live without" bargains.

After an afternoon nap refresher it was out for more fun! A game night with the Richards Family at the conclusion of which we girls crashed on their couch to the dull background noise of Sense and Sensibility. All in all an amazing 3 days!
So that's just a few of the vacation adventures we had...not to mention the weekend.
If you too should like to fill me in on your fabulous Thanksgiving...I would love to hear the tales!

Early Christmas

It was an early present of sorts. My little brother, Joe, came up for a surprise visit on Tuesday. When i got off work i had a message on my phone saying the plan was to meet for dinner! What a surprise since he's been working in L.A. He had a few days off and so he decided to come up.

It's been so fun having him here. Just like old times...all our family together. Old times...but now-a-days we are good friends. Just me and the boys! We have enjoyed some quality time this week including a little Nintendo Wii (oh so fun). After boxing 3 rounds with Alycia my back was sore for days!

Then last night both the boys got to accompany me to the Holiday Banquet i organized for my work. So Fun! Joe was the bingo caller and he did a great job...Chris went home with a great prize.

As the time approaches for my parents to move up north i am reminded how blessed we are. Blessed to have been together, blessed to have relatives and good friends close by. I remember the days growing up where that wasn't the case. So for all those priceless days I am truly grateful! Life is short after all....and who knows what the future will hold for each of us but God himself.

The Jesus I Know

Do you know the feeling? When you worship and you close your eyes...and it's just you and Him. Your dad. Smiling down on you...like a proud pappa. He's been waiting for you! And now you are still and close to Him.

That is one of the most amazing things! I love being there! I love it when He speaks...when He smiles at me. He's my pappa after all...!