Christmas
Part 2
Jaxson clearly wanting a piece of misters cinnamon roll.
Christmas Day was probably the most relaxed Christmas day I've ever had. Total Floridian Christmas. We just relaxed, watched the telly, stuffed our faces and didn't get out of our PJ's till 3pm and then stuff our faces later on with a roast from heaven (well not heaven, but Maryland, close enough)
One of my first gifts. A "Tangled" inspired necklace from Sis. It has Pascal on it!
(yes, Tangled is one of my favorite movies, don't judge)
Mister opening his first present. A phone case with a "minion" on it from Despicable Me. One of his favorites.
My reaction to opening....
this...
Yup. ALMOST cried. I didn't actually fully cry about it till later. Delayed reaction.
I was an awesome girlfriend too and got him 3 tiny nerf guns for his stocking.
Cause that's how our relationship works. He buys me a beautiful necklace, and I buy him nerf guns.
Funnest toys ever! Though I was no longer an awesome girlfriend when i hit him in the eye. Game over. 
Like i said. Christmas day for me =ed total relaxing.
Example: I colored for hours in the huge princess coloring book mom bough us. I turned in to a 6 year old for a couple hours. SO relaxing.
Example: I colored for hours in the huge princess coloring book mom bough us. I turned in to a 6 year old for a couple hours. SO relaxing.
I hope you all had an amazing Christmas!
And can you believe it is almost the end of 2012! Ahh. Hopefully i will get one of those cliche "new year" posts up soon!
Christmas was so wonderful this year. For many reasons. I'm not gonna bore you with 2 many details and I'm going to split it up into 2 parts so I don't overload you with pictures. You're welcome.
Part 1.
Christmas Eve.
Christmas Eve.
Christmas eve was pretty quiet for the majority of the day. I relaxed like most of Americans in the morning then got right to work making me GF sweet and sour chicken for our mini party in the evening.
Then after slaving over the hot stove (not really slaving, more like salivating cause the SandS chicken smelled so good), I beautified myself for church that evening and prepared myself to wrangle the children, as it was my job to do that that night during the Christmas performance.
Then we came home to ridiculousness amounts of chines food. 85% of which I could not eat but still it was delicious looking never the less.
Then sis and I sat down played a exciting (not really but still) game of Monopoly with friends.
and yes, the only version of monopoly we own is Disney. Don't judge.
Then he arrived from a long night of work and we proceeded to open our Christmas PJ's.
We made him act surprised even though he knew what PJ pants he was getting...
Then it was time for bed!!
Part 2 to come soon!
(yes this flower is from the mister. Its what I get for making him dinner. I still would have made him dinner minus the flower, but i'm not complaining ;) )
So my break so far has consisted of---
- watching church kids for over 8 hours on a Saturday afternoon (gotta make that $$)
- made dinner for the mister while he was at work so he had food to come home to, gotta practice my great cooking skills.
- worked on college applications.......
- read. I finished Reached in 2 days and Im working on Beautiful Redemption as we speak!! Will review for you guys when i get the chance.
- Attempted to bake but we had no eggs...
Yes, I am having such a thrilling first week of Christmas break as you can tell. lol.
However i still can't believe Christmas is really next week. Its just mind boggling, its like i had school then BAM! CHRISTMAS..
I can't wait for monday though. I get to work with the little one's during out Christmas service which is always a interesting experience.
Hope you guys are having a great and fun christmas break!
Finally done this semester of school.
Well, I kind of know how I did it. I always remembered Philippians 4:13
It is truly my life verse. I use it in any situation.
Those 11 words can calm me down in an instant. I've probably said this verse to myself more times then ever before this semester.
And, I always try to remember my problems are petty compared to some peoples. I know there were other people in my own classes who were dealing with much crazier crap then I was and I need to suck it up and realize that my issues are nothing compared to theirs.
And I was able to get through the last half of the semester because of this guy ---
I don't wanna hear ANYONE say God's timing isn't perfect.
No lie, not a day after I finally gave some of my petty issues to God, this guy came along.
I'm a blogging example that no matter how sucky things seem or how many times you're confused or sad. Don't give up. God has it handled. You may not see it. You may not believe it sometimes. But HE does.
AND when you have the moment when you realize that He has it under control and everything is gonna be ok, be prepared for an awesome blessing and sense of peace.
Oh and Jaxson feels as though he hasn't gotten enough blog facetime in a while. So here you go..
Thank GOD.
This semester has been a crazy one. The first half emotionally, was horrible. I had so much stuff going on , I swear I don't know how I got through classes sometimes.Well, I kind of know how I did it. I always remembered Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Those 11 words can calm me down in an instant. I've probably said this verse to myself more times then ever before this semester.
And, I always try to remember my problems are petty compared to some peoples. I know there were other people in my own classes who were dealing with much crazier crap then I was and I need to suck it up and realize that my issues are nothing compared to theirs.
And I was able to get through the last half of the semester because of this guy ---
Yes im going to get mushy. Yes I'm going to brag.
But hey, this is my blog and I can do what I want.
I don't wanna hear ANYONE say God's timing isn't perfect.
No lie, not a day after I finally gave some of my petty issues to God, this guy came along.
And he's been nothing but the greatest blessing to me ever since.
Not a day goes by that I don't thank God for him.I'm a blogging example that no matter how sucky things seem or how many times you're confused or sad. Don't give up. God has it handled. You may not see it. You may not believe it sometimes. But HE does.
AND when you have the moment when you realize that He has it under control and everything is gonna be ok, be prepared for an awesome blessing and sense of peace.
Ok, motivational moment is over.
Time for Christmas!
Oh and Jaxson feels as though he hasn't gotten enough blog facetime in a while. So here you go..
If you saw on instagram a week or so ago. I've been blessed by one of my favorite people in the world, to be able to borrow/hold on to a Canon SLR. Its been forever since i've held a SLR in my hand and i miss it so much!
Hence the shakey pictures, i need to work my photographer hand back into shape :P
Hence the shakey pictures, i need to work my photographer hand back into shape :P
Jeans:SO from Kohls : Boots :Blowfish shoes - Top: Kohls - Scarf": Cotton on - Jacket: Christmas Gift
Ahhh turkey day is over. Thankfully we weren't left with too many leftovers.
Even with the leftovers we have, i've managed to make at least one meal with the leftover turkey.
ANYwho. This thanksgiving was a little different. Instead of spending it with just one family. I spent it with two. And it was so much fun :) I mean, I got to eat twice, who wouldn't want that!?
After visiting his family, we headed back to my house, where there was plenty of leftovers and the desert was just being served.
Then of course we had to watch a little football.
Jaxson was sleepy from all the turkey leftovers he was given :)
By the end of the night, he and I was so tuckered out, that braving our local walmart with other crazy people was not how we wanted to end thanksgiving. So instead we watched the Jet's get there butts kicked. And even though the game was painful to watch (if only tebow wasn't hurt....) it was probably the best way to end the nigh for sure.
Even with the leftovers we have, i've managed to make at least one meal with the leftover turkey.
Cue yummo Stir Fry with bits of turkey mixed in. Yum :)
ANYwho. This thanksgiving was a little different. Instead of spending it with just one family. I spent it with two. And it was so much fun :) I mean, I got to eat twice, who wouldn't want that!?
After visiting his family, we headed back to my house, where there was plenty of leftovers and the desert was just being served.
Then of course we had to watch a little football.
Jaxson was sleepy from all the turkey leftovers he was given :)
By the end of the night, he and I was so tuckered out, that braving our local walmart with other crazy people was not how we wanted to end thanksgiving. So instead we watched the Jet's get there butts kicked. And even though the game was painful to watch (if only tebow wasn't hurt....) it was probably the best way to end the nigh for sure.
Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving full of many blessing and fun!
NOW ON TO CHRISTMAS!
Hmmmm.
Should I blog about..
.... him....
Hmm.. what do you think?
Should i blog about how great he is?
How he makes me laugh.
How he makes me smile even when I don't feel like smiling.
How he brought me chick fil a when I didn't even ask for it.
AND
should I gush to you guys about how I thank God everyday for the blessing that is him?And so on and so on (I could go on for hours, seriously)
.......Nah......
I'll just keep those things to myself and spare you guys the horribleness and boringness of that...
note::: this post is mostly sarcasm if you can't tell (except for the things about him). I am Irish and we tend to be sarcastic 95% of the time. Just saying*
As much as I love football, you probably assume i've been to a game right???
I just never had the opportunity. Till a couple days ago.
And so last night I got to experience my first ever NFL football game. Live. In person.
And it was amazing!
So much fun and even though it was just a Jacksonville Jag's vs. Indianapolis Colts game.
To be honest. I had so much fun because of the company. I had the best football buddy a girl could ask for.
Perfect night. Perfect weather. Perfect game of football. And a pretty darn perfect football buddy.
What more could a girl ask for? :)
Nope!
Never been to one.
And so last night I got to experience my first ever NFL football game. Live. In person.
And it was amazing!
( If you are wondering, I cheered for the colts. And they won. So there)
To be honest. I had so much fun because of the company. I had the best football buddy a girl could ask for.
Perfect night. Perfect weather. Perfect game of football. And a pretty darn perfect football buddy.
What more could a girl ask for? :)
I may not have a boyfriend but that's not gonna keep me from wearing the awesomness that is the "boyfriend" trend.
I love my boyfriend pants from Cotton On
Top and Boyfriend jeans : Cotton On - Shoes: Payless/Airwalk
I also especially like the boyfriend sweater/blazer look too!
Are you "yay" or "nay" to the boyfriend trend?