ChRiStMaS 2010

Christmas is probably the best place to start! This Christmas was just so special for Austen & I. He had just started a new position, it was our first REAL Christmas (last year we had only been together a week), it was the first Christmas that both of our families spent together, it was the first with all of our kitties, & it was the first time I had been to a Christmas Eve Service in 3 years....

Christmas Eve was spent by Erica, Jeremy, Austen & I doing crazy last minute shopping to 3 different stores, the last being Target- Oh how I love Target, which had 2 lovely Christmas Dresses waiting for both Erica & I. Guess how much, that's right, 50% off! Yep, that would be a $14.95 dress for each of us. They were super cute & I must say, we looked super great in them! Unfortunately-no pics. in them! Boo on me, I know. Well after all the madness, Erica, Jeremy & I got dressed and dolled up for Christmas Eve Service. Austen opted not to go with, but it was still a wonderful time. I forgot how much I missed that special moment, I am always aware and thoughtful of the special time & miracle of our Lord, but I had forgotten that singing Silent night in a dimmed lit church, with only voices singing as one with flickering flames against all of our faces. Just put me in the right place.

After church, Erica & Jeremy headed to Tucson to grab Julian & Austen & I got in our jammies, drank some eggnog, watched some Christmas movies & did some last minute wrapping & helped Santa with our stockings. Calie of course, was so helpful & just couldn't help but well, HELP! Yes, that is our Calie girl sliding into the ribbon bag, she wouldn't stop!
ALL the way in the stinking bag!!

Christmas morning was really nice & relaxed, & Austen's mom picked us up & we headed to my parents house. It was the first time my family & Austen's were meeting & it was the first time in a few years the two of them had spent the day together. It was a really special & fun day, a Christmas we will forever remember.Austen, his mom, Melinda, myself, & my dad


Ended the night in his Christmas Robe & my Christmas Jammies. It was so special & memorable! I will post some pics. of the special gift, Austen, gave me! Hope everyone's was so special!