So That Was Christmas

Morning and happy most depressing day of the year! Not the happiest greeting, huh? But, it's so true right? The Monday after Christmas is just depressing because everything starts to get back to normal and people lose their Christmas cheer. Well, most people, not us right?!? RIGHT!

But, enough of the depressing, let's talk about my amazing Christmas :)! This was my first Christmas away from my family and while I was sad we weren't together, it was a fabulous Christmas with my Ohio family. There were so many fun, new traditions I was able to participate in and everyone did such an lovely job including me in all of the fun.

This Christmas break I…

::: Smiled at a gender reveal party. I will be welcoming a new nephew in May. Bring on the tractors and trains!

::: Partook in zoo lights for the second year in a a row. The zoo was super crowded, but it was still a great time looking at the lights and spending time with my BIL, SIL and nephew.

::: Christmas 2014 picture!

::: Family photo

::: Le Husband strikes again…he's a ninja at snapping crazy pictures.

::: Melt my heart!

::: Had lots of fun during the week before Christmas.

L-R Nephew babysitting, sporting my blanket scarf and new white hate; Christmas music station, wine and last minute Christmas present wrapping; rocking my new pink scarf from Babyspice.

::: Worked remote to make sure everything back home ran smoothly.

::: Loved the mantle at Grandma's house.

::: Spent my first Christmas Eve eating pizza, setting off sparklers opening presents and enjoying family time.

The pins were a gift Le Husband gave his grandmother when he was young. She saved them to give to his wife one day. Talk about tearing up on Christmas Eve. I can't wait to wear them on scarves or jackets!

::: Stayed up super late enjoying the Christmas Eve hustle and bustle.

::: Called the rest of the Brady Bunch after Christmas Eve service. #sadimissedsilentnight

::: Woke up late and leisurely Christmas morning, since the nephew did morning presents at his house.

::: Loved looking at the loot all wrapped up!

::: Watched Rudolph a bazillion times on Christmas.

::: Photographed the aftermath of a truly generous Christmas. #goodthingwebroughtwocheckedbags

::: Wore matching red shirts Christmas morning. #goobers

::: Sent all my love to my family back at home. FaceTime is the best invention ever!

First OHIO STATE SWAG! #GOBUCKS

::: Chilled out at home until dinner time at Le Husband's uncle's home. 

::: Rocked my new sweater and tried to steal a puppy. #Lehusbandsaidnoboo

::: Ate a ton of delicious food, drank fabulous wine and coffee and milled around with my new family. Le Husband's Christmas traditions are different that how I grew up, but I truly enjoyed all the hustle and bustle of family time. #spoiledrotten

::: Stayed out until midnight chilling with family then woke up at 6am to work.

::: Took a half day to enjoy Amish country.

::: Loved the semi warm Ohio weather.

::: Called Mama B to wish her a happy birthday on the 26th. 

::: Watched Snoopy, Rudolph and Christmas songs one more time before we packed everything away.

::: Packed up our suitcases and headed home, Saturday afternoon. 

::: Enjoyed a delicious Mexican dinner and an early bedtime Saturday night.

::: Slept in Sunday, ran errands and did gobs of laundry.

::: Celebrated Mama B's birthday at Maggianos with the family for dinner. #shessocute

::: Sported my new white hat and vest with my Baby Phats.

::: Played in a soccer game after said dinner. #woof

::: Scored two goals, got a blue card and a foul for knocking over people that weighed 40 pounds more than me. #gotothegym #givemeabreak #ihatefakers

Linking up with these beautiful ladies  < 3