Merry Christmas!!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas. Mine has been eventful, but not as many events as in year's past. We went to Christmas eve service with my grandmother last night and then came back to my mom's for her wonderful dinner. It's my favorite meal of the year! It can't be beat!! This morning we had a breakfast. It was mom, dad, JD, Kerri, and myself. After breakfast we all came to the living room and opened gifts.

I have to say this was a great year and each and every one of us was blessed to have so much in our lives that we truly didn't need gifts. But, we did give each other a few. I got some golf clubs (I can't wait to try them out on the course) and a bose player for my ipod. That's going to sound good in my house. I don't know if I truly deserved or needed the gifts, but I appreciate them and will use them well.

This year was different as in year's past. Once we were finished with our family Christmas there wasn't anywhere else to go. The Duke's are getting together tomorrow night and the Powell's gathered this past Sunday. So, mom and I decided on a plan to finish decorating my office, stopped by my house to pick up a movie, then got a pizza and came back to her house. It surly has been a low key day, but it is still a great day.

I have to say of anyone who has loved Christmas more this year I think it is Camden and Spice (my mom's cat). They have loved each other's company and I really think they will miss each other when I finally go home.

Well, I think that's enough for now. I will post some pictures tomorrow from all the festivities tomorrow.

I hope everyone has had a Merry Christmas. Let's remember why we celebrate today and try to celebrate that all year long!

A visit to Charleston

My family made a visit down to Charleston this weekend to visit JD and Kerri and for my mom and I to get to see the Bucs play for the first time this season. We had a great visit! Kerri, Mom, and I went Christmas shopping practically the entire day on Saturday. I was TIRED!! I don't think I have shopped that much since.... I don't know when. Needless to say I still don't have all my shopping done.

Below are a few pictures that I took during the game. JD was in coaching mode as you can tell!

JD focused on the game

The coaches deciding what to do next....

What a face...

Mom and Kerri during the game

Me and Dad during the game

It was a Bucs win that evening!

Overall I think everyone had a great time. It was good to spend time with JD and Kerri since their time is limited with us during Christmas.

Start to the holiday season!

Yesterday Greg, Eddie, mom, and myself went hunting for our Christmas trees. It was lots of fun and a long tradition that we have had. It was very cold though!

Our group picture after we had all found our trees

I am bundled up! It was very cold... I must have had 4 layers on...

Trying to get warm by the fire

Me and my mom posing by the trees

We all help each other put our trees in stands too. The tree is up with lights now. Tonight I will be decorating. I will make sure to take pictures to show you how it turns out!! I think I am finally getting some Christmas spirit!

Happy Holidays to you all!

Slow start to the holiday season......

So, it's been a little bit since my last posting. I unfortunately missed the Thanksgiving dinners and celebrations that took place last week. I came down with pneumonia last week. So, no turkey and dressing, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, or rolls for me. I guess the only good thing about it was that I missed out on those extra pounds we gain during the holiday. I am actually still at home recovering and am looking forward to getting back into the world tomorrow as I plan to get back to work.

Being sick also put my remodeling plans back a little bit. Still haven't tackled my bathroom or bedroom yet. I am guessing I will try to get back to that this weekend. I also didn't get to go pick out my Christmas tree this past weekend as I planned. So, we are planning on going up to Cashiers on Sunday to pick it out. I am excited. Most of my house is decorated (to a certain extent) thanks to my mom.

One good thing about being sick is I got a wonderful clean house thanks to my mom and dad. While I was down and out my mom and dad cleaned my fridge and freezer and practically every inch of my house. It's great! If only I can keep it that way until the holiday.

Well, I am going to wind this down. While I didn't get to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday I hope that each and every one of you had a wonderful and happy Thanksgiving with your friends and family!