First let's start with Christmas...
Anthony and I spent Christmas Eve just the two of us. We made egg nog (it was a disaster), rum cake (it was a catastrophe), ordered pizza (that was our only successful venture) and opened presents. Anthony bought me a Coach purse (yea!!!), set of "good" knives, and a Coach wristlet (that I use as a makeup bag). I really thought he did really good this year...he needed to because last year's gift didn't go over so well! I bought him a bow tie, new slacks for work, and a Wal-Mart gift card.
We spent Christmas morning with Anthony's family. It was so much fun watching his niece and nephew open there gifts. Christmas is much better with kids around.
Kayla and Kaleb opening presents.
We then went to my parents house to spend some time with them. My mom reminded me how much better Christmas will be when she has grandkids. We all got really good gifts (I know that isn't the reason for Christmas, but let's be honest everyone wants to get good gifts!)
You can see what I thought about what my parent's bought Anthony.
Mom loved that digital picture frame Anthony bought her!
I am standing on the tip of my toes in this picture.
I am standing on the couch and he is still taller than me!
My sister, brother, and me.
Later that night we went to my Grandma Helen's house. We visited with her and some of cousins for a while.
Three generations!
Anthony had to go back to work the next day so we spent New Year's Eve in Montgomery. New Year's was actually fun this year...I usually am not awake to see the new year come in. We went out to dinner at Shogun and to a jazz club afterwards. It was tons of fun and I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. I for one was happy to see 2008 go...it was a really tough year and I am looking forward to (praying that) 2009 is much better.
New Year's Eve!
Also, my wedding dress came in a few days before Christmas! I was so excited to get it a month earlier than it was supposed to arrive. I went and tried it on and I still love it! I also bought a veil....I'm not big on the veil thing,but I gave in!
You can see I'm not too excited about trying on veils!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season!
