Well Christmas was crazy again this year. Unfortunately I had to work (something I will never do again). But for the 22-24 I had off. I had just come from working 4 14 hour days in a row with Robby just finishing up classes on the 17th and shadowing a surgeon on the 18th. So 22-24 was golden time running through an hour glass. We were so blessed to see both sided of our families during our visit. I was able to see my brother's Dan and Matt after our trip up to the temple (which was beautiful).
Yes, It was freezing but so worth it! Then we stayed with my brothers and Matt is studying to be a chef and boy did we get treated! Lamb for dinner with glazed carrots, and seasoned potatoes. Amazing! I'm so proud of Matt. Working full time and school is one of the hardest things I've ever done!
Then it was back to Manassas with the Rowlett Crew.
Doesn't this pic look good?
Abby had such a great time with her cousins. Abby loved everything Christmas there.
It was cute to see all the girls together playing. They read books, played games, they played dress up, they were princessed, Tanner lemming, singers, mother definers, I don't believer in sleepers, (my daughter) I want to establish the bottom step as time outer :)
Yes, They were all of these things on our valuable time off.
I really do appreciate Julie's love this year in making it my BEST birthday in a very long time. She made an awesome cake that was amazing. If I ever want a cake again I know who to call. And to I'm sure all the girls who bought flowers and my gifts that was a huge surprise and amazing! Thanks heaps and mounds what an amazing treat.
Julie this picture is just for you - Abby opened the energy saver plugs you got us and this was Abby's reaction...umm, we'll drop her lower cases and advanced colors this year and start her on windmills and global warming Julie:) That face just says it all.
Jenny worked hard the entire time to make sure things went well and the house had food. Mary/Tim are an awesome team and were so cool
for looking after Abby for a much needed break while we ran out. Congrats on your engagement!
SORRY THIS IS THE ONLY PIC I HAVE OF JUST YOU BOTH. You both did just finish a whole day of watching millions of sugar high kids...oh yeah tired!
Laura and Tony are an amazing couple who honored Robby and I (and the rest of the fam) to be apart of the blessing of Elijah. What a gentle soul. He wanted to cry during the blessing but he settled and it went beautifully. Thanks guys. And without Amber I think the Rowlett's on the Monday we got there would still be trying to figure out "What's for lunch?" You really are an amazing sister in law. Thanks for everything and Abby loves the tea set. She's been trying to force feed us water for DAYS.
Abby is always happy to see Grandma Deb Deb. She went to the ER last night with her first ear infection EVER and cried for Grandma Deb Deb because Robby called her for help last night. Too cute right??? And so is this picture!
Any ways Merry Christmas everybody and thanks for a great time!
Well our Christmas at home on the 26 into the 27 was great. We made cookies for Santa the night before.
Put carrots out for the reindeer and Santa even left footprints of magical snow!
Abby wanted a doll, little black dog and a diamond...yes my friends a diamond. Yes, she did receive all. She dug through the presents finding "the one" proudly stating "Oh this is it!"
"Santa brought it" She opened it. "My, My DIAMOND!" Yes a big plastic buck fifty diamond from Michaels. Priceless. When she puts it in her purse it could be a weapon.
All in all it was great and I'm in love was our time off together. So I'm off to enjoy NEW YEAR'S.
Happy New Year's Everybody!
