What a night! I'm so thankful to have such an incredible family. Last night was, well I can't even explain it, except the tears of joy are flowing as I write this. My parents have been through so much in this lifetime and yet you'd never know it tonight. They were proud parents and grandparents and soon to be in-laws:) Dad you're incredible at what you do and the respect you receive from others is so cool to watch. You're brilliant! Ah, my sisters. Thank you Drew and Dean for the happiness you've given to my sisters. Praise God!!! I have never seen such joy and love they have now. The love they speak of, for you, is so refreshing and so beautiful. Drew, welcome to the family, wow, do I get to say BROTHER, for the first time in my life? HOLY COW! Ok so marriage and then cousins for Amelia!!!! j/k...Enjoy marraige. It's a beautiful thing. Congrats Babe for winning $500 to Hyatt! We won the tickets his last hand in poker and then won a big gift! Such luck. Who's watching that baby? j/k. What a night.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Party coming to an end. What a night!!!
Santa Baby...
Everyone got to see Santa! Drew was sworn in as Santa's little helper Elf. Auntie Krista was so proud. Dean and Sarah you two are beautiful!!! Every single photo I've taken, you gleam! I love it! Santa yelled out, "has this one been a good one?" (referring to Dad) The crowd was 80/20 Good/Bad. Babe, we really need to make sure we get our photo taken! I'm pretty sure we went together to the party:) Love you.
Visit with Santa Clause...not so much
Daddy introduced Amelia to Santa. She wasn't too pleased. She did enjoy dancing with daddy on the dance floor. Such a cutie. Every time I looked at that beauty, my heart just melted onto the floor. We are so lucky! Thank you lord for our wonderful bundle of Joy!!!!
What? No way!!!! CONGRATULATIONS AUNTIE KRISTA AND SOON TO BE UNCLE DREW
AUNTIE KRISTA IS ENGAGED!!! Straty, Amelia and I were standing in the lobby, when my sister walked in with this HUGE smile and glow about her. I thought she was acting a bit weird, until she flashed me her left hand with sparkly new ornament on it! We're so excited for the two of them! It'll be great to have more men in the family. Drew proposed to Krista on Balboa Island in a favorite spot of theirs.
Dad's Holiday Party (I'm almost caught up)
Last night was Dad's work party, which Congrats Dad! It was fun getting all dressed up and going to a big hotel decorated so beautifully. Everyone looked so happy and gorgeous!!!
Drive Thru Nativity
Wow, how cool was it to take my daughter to something I used to do when I was in High School! All three of us participated in the Drive Thru Nativity. I think we were all Mary "I do not think I'll be resting for long..." Krista and Sarah were also Angels. It wasn't the same though. The actors wished everyone a Merry Christmas after their lines, strange....and some of the lines were shortened. It was beautiful though.
Chili and Cocoa at Auntie Sarah's
Thursday night, (I'm almost up to date!!!!) we went to Auntie Sarah's house for Chili and Hot Chocolate! It was fun getting into the holiday sprit with our friends and family. I'm still so thankful to live so close to them! Thanks for a yummy dinner Sarah! Amelia read to Curious George, while Jessie had me photographing her, Bell and the Little Mirmaid chick. Jessie, you're going to have to help me know all the names. I'm still learning. After dinner...we headed to First Christian Church for the Drive Thru LIVE Nativity, which of course we walked:)
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree
Amelia got her first Christmas ornament from Grandma and Grandpa. She got it ready to be hung on the tree. I can't believe how long it takes to decorate a tree! It was fun though. I love decorating for Christmas. I wish we could keep it up all year long.
Amelia's first Christmas Tree...
After seeing Santa on Main Street, we headed to Target to pick out our Christmas Tree! YEAH!!!!!!! Auntie Sarah and Dean joined us. They were being silly. Dean "Sarah have you been a good little girl?" Sarah "Ha ha ha, of course" Amelia "What? good? Auntie Sarah?"
Santa's arrival on Main Street in HB
Mr. and Mrs. Clause came down Main Street on a fire truck. Santa was sporting his Hawiian shirt. We waited for the Main Street snowflakes to light up, as we listened to Christmas music, sipping hot chocolate. Mom and Dad bought us all a flashing snowflake. We plan on taking them to church Christmas Eve:) It's so wonderful being close to family!!!!!
Memory Lane....
The Red Barn is where we would go as a kid. They had this big slide we'd go down and lots of animals to pet. Chicago Pizza at Monicals is a must!!! YUMMMY. The theater is where my Grandparents met. Roberts Jewelry is where dad bought mom her wedding ring. Roberts...hummmmmm Krista is it a sign?
