We've had such a wonderful Christmas and Christmas Eve. Last night the family got together to mingle, eat, and play games...and we all had a Blast. Everyone brought delicious food (Sue's meaty dish was AMAZING) and we all ended up with a week's worth of leftovers.
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e games were a blast like always. Kathy and Bryce set up a pinewood derby style race with cars made from chocolate bars and candy. Unfortunately (or fortunately..not sure yet) Bryce prefaced the competition with "there are no rules." So it quickly became a competition to see who could cheat the most. I'm not really sure who won, but it was fun.
After everyone left, Ariel and I wrapped each other's presents and got our stockings ready. That was much more difficult for Ariel than it was for myself since we couldn't find my stocking anywhere. Not to be deterred, Ariel grabbed some duct tape and went to work. about 30 minutes later I had the best looking stocking I've ever seen. It was wonderf
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First thing in the morning on Christmas...and I mean FIRST thing in the morning (12:04 am)...we decided to open up stockings. After we were done with the stockings we couldn't resist opening up the rest of our presents, so we made quick work of those as well. I still can't believe how Amazingly thoughtful Ariel is. My Christmas was perfect because of her. She got me the most incredible gifts...I swear that she can read my mind.
After we woke up, we made breakfast together, put together John's stocking, and watched Wanted. We didn't know where John's stocking was either, so I ended up sewing one out of black velvet while Ariel wrapped all of his gifts...courtesy of the family.
All in all, it's been a great Christmas. Hopefully all of you feel the same. :)
These are from our night out, we went to Ruby River and had DELICIOUS steaks.
My mommy is coming on Friday!!
You know, in movies they always show women freaking out before their Moms come to visit...cleaning, cooking, etc. I never understood that feeling until now. My new apartment is messy messy messy and I need to do laundry and clean out my car....oh dear.
I'm so psyched for her to come though. I saw her last in May when I went to Florida to visit. She's a ton of fun, I hope my Barksdale family will get a chance to meet her. If not, here's some pictures.
e games were a blast like always. Kathy and Bryce set up a pinewood derby style race with cars made from chocolate bars and candy. Unfortunately (or fortunately..not sure yet) Bryce prefaced the competition with "there are no rules." So it quickly became a competition to see who could cheat the most. I'm not really sure who won, but it was fun.
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After we woke up, we made breakfast together, put together John's stocking, and watched Wanted. We didn't know where John's stocking was either, so I ended up sewing one out of black velvet while Ariel wrapped all of his gifts...courtesy of the family.
So, Dave and I opened a few of our presents early. Early ones from him were this GORGEOUS edition of Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens and an amazingly perfect guitar. I love this book so much. It's green leather with gold pages and a red bookmark ribbon. I can't believe how perfect it is for Christmas. I love it!!!!
The guitar is a Baby Martin. It's smaller than a regular guitar and has the most beautiful sound.
This is the neck, its so pretty!
that I particularly liked...so here they are:
Work last week may have been the most boring thing ever.
To me, Dave looks like these boys.
But, I'm pretty sure he sees himself more like this guy.
Science may never be able to explain it...
But I plan on loving him until he looks like this.
:) Happy Monday.
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