Merry Christmas!

We had a really good Christmas this year. We went to my friends annual Christmas Eve party last night to kick things off. Tayler got a Wii a couple weeks ago, shoes, clothes, jewelry, and some decorations for her room. The big surprise this year was buying new luggage and writing a christmas poem telling her we are going to Utah on Monday. She had no idea (see video below) and is so excited to see her cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents. She is also excited to play in the snow. I got a new Coach purse, a carpet cleaner, and clothes. This afternoon we took a nap then headed to the movie theatre to see "Marly and Me". Seriously, the saddest movie ever. We were both still sobbing 30 minutes after the movie when we got home. Although the dog in the movie is cute, we still love our little puppy the most. She got a giant bone from Santa and a new soft blankie from Tayler (see video below). Right now she is curled up at my feet hugging her new blue blanket. I love this time of year and now I'm excited to visit my family next week for New Year's.
Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

It's Christmas Season!!!

We are so glad its Christmastime. We love to decorate the house and go shopping. Last weekend we put lights up outside for the first time in 4 years. Its not the Griswald's, but its not bad for a couple of inexperienced females. Next weekend we will do our annual holiday baking. We decided to tone it down this year and just make 3 things instead of the usual 8. Tayler got her handstand vertical on the high bar last week so she got her Wii today. I can't believe how physical the games are. I played for about 30 minutes and I'm pooped. Over the past two weeks I have been collecting money from friends to give a family in need for Christmas. Today I was able to give them a $300 Walmart giftcard and $100 cash to buy groceries and presents for their family. Every year we give to Christmas Angels unless we know a specific family in need. It is so rewarding to make someone's Christmas and know their kids will be happy on Christmas morning. I came across the following saying today:

"That's what I consider true generosity. You give your all, and yet you always feel as if it costs you nothing" - Simone de Beauvoir

I hope we all feel this way over the holidays and long after they're gone.

Merry Christmas!