Christmas-New Years Blog

Hello! Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year : ) The month of December was very busy for us. Getting ready for the holidays and Nathan working away at his new attorney job. We were able to celebrate my sweet friend Melanie's 30th birthday with her sweet family and other friends and their kiddos. Lots of babies and kids running around! But great fun with sweet friends and good food : )  Genevieve saw Santa for the first time up at Nathan's firm. It was a lot of fun, she got to meet everyone else's kids, got a Dream Willow Pet from Santa, and had cookies and cake! She did fuss a little in Santa's lap, but overall wasn't too bad. It was so sweet of the firm to do this for everyone, seeing that it was their first year to have this. Then just one day later, we were headed to Wichita for Christmas. It honestly wasn't the best Christmas we have had, due to some personal circumstances. But at least we got to see my family and grandparents, Aunt Sherie, Aunt Amy, and cousins, etc... Genevieve saved the day-she was a good distraction for everyone!

After our time in Wichita, the baby and I headed to Kansas City with my parents for my brother's engagement party. My Aunt Sherie and brother George joined us the next day. : )  Nathan wasn't able to attend due to a busy time of work at the firm, but hopefully he can make the next event with us. It was definitely the highlight of our Christmas vacation. We stayed with Chelsea's (Sam's fiancee) grandma in her beautiful big home. Chelsea's family is so sweet and just love Sam. We feel the same way about Chelsea. The first night there we had a little mini Christmas with her family, which was fun! Then the next night was the big engagement party. This was held at the grandma's house. We were all dressed in our cocktail attire, including sweet Genevieve. Her little party dress was too cute, wish I had a picture! Darn. There were yummy appetizers, open bar, family toasts, and lots of fun mingling.

It was one of the most fun parties I have been too. Lots of laughs, and sweet, fun, friends and family! It was so great to see how many people think so fondly of Sam and Chelsea and what great friendships they have. They are such a neat couple with wonderful people in their lives. I really wish Nathan could have been there to enjoy it too. Genevieve was quite the trooper when traveling over the holidays. (especially with this month long virus -possible infection she is still battling) She slept and napped great and is quite the social butterfly. She loves people and is definitely the extrovert in the family. She had her first plane ride ever back to Dallas, and she was perfect! It was like she had flown a million times before, we were all amazed!

We didn't really do much for New Years. Our little family just hung out here and took it easy. Once the baby was in bed, Nathan and I drank some wine and watched a movie. Once midnight hit, we said Happy New Year and were off to bed. It was actually pretty nice and laid back, we always thought New Years was a little overrated anyways. Genevieve has her 18 month appointment on Thursday-hopefully that goes well, considering all she's been through the past month or so. Our sweet little pumpkin! Guess that's all for now. Nathan and I are so grateful for all of God's blessing on us this past year, and look forward to what's in store for us this year of 2013! We wish the same for all of you. : )

TTFN until the next blog!