Christmas 2013

What a great time we had this Christmas! To start it off, we celebrated with my side of the family on Christmas Eve. We ate a delicious meal of ham and twice baked potatoes and then had a pretty sweet program, as usual. Each family contributed a talent and, boy, do I sure come from a talented family! (haha). My dad pulled out the magic tricks as he usually does, this year involving fire in his wallet as he "burned through cash." He also played a masterpiece on the Okarina. The kids performed songs, skits, jokes, and Jeff told a Christmas chicken story for us. Then we always finish the night with reading and acting out the nativity. We had a great time socializing with everyone and then exchanging gifts with the siblings and my parents afterward. We didn't see my family on Christmas day at all so we kind of did an early Christmas the night before. Kind of fun to split it up into two!

 
On Chrismas day Jeff and I ate a small breakfast at our place and did Chrismas on our own before venturing over to the Ady's. We exchanged our gifts with each other and it was so much fun! I had asked for new boots and Jeff picked them out on his own. I was amazed at his good taste! We then headed over to the Ady's to spend the day with them. We opened up more presents and got so spoiled! Brent bought some nerf guns and I took some pictures. We then ate a big breakfast, played games and chilled for the day, and then made the turkey dinner. So delicious! We had a great time with all of Jeff's brothers there.

 Then boxing day came and we spent the day with my parents and the Mosher's playing games and having a good time. Then we had dinner #3 at the Ady's, as they had extended family over now. I have to say both me and Jeff were super exhausted by this point but still had a lot of fun! There was also a White Elephant gift exchange. Today being the day after boxing day was a great day to organize ourselves, return some things at the mall and relax :). We both felt like we were on the verge of getting sick, but never did get there so we were pretty lucky! What a great Christmas!!

Now for one more Prego picture because we can't forget our baby. I'm sure feeling huge now!! 3 and a half weeks left...

Life moves fast!

This time of year is always great because it is filled with my birthday, me and Jeff's anniversary, and then Christmas! This year we add another exciting event which will be our baby!! One month left!

For my birthday this year I got very spoiled. Jeff spoiled me with jewellery (which for some reason he LOVES to buy me), my parents gave me some things and even my in-laws Don and Cindy had a gift for me. Not to mention my friends and the ward who sang to me in primary and gave me treats =). I wanted to hang out with my close friends this year for my birthday so I invited some couples over for food and games and had such a blast! We pigged out and then laughed all night long playing Things in a Box. 

My best buds minus Alicia and Denver

We had lots of plans for our anniversary but boy does life ever get busy! We were very sidetracked with looking for a house (of which I'll blog about later), so we didn't end up doing a whole lot. We did manage to celebrate a few days later, though, by going to The Keg for a great meal. We made each other presents this year and I love my nerdy husband for giving me a "Massage Bond." Yup...financial terms of course, but basically coupons for massages! With me being pregnant, he's been amazing at giving me massages anyways, but whenever I use a coupon it means I get an even better massage with 2 hands! Haha.

We can't wait for Christmas to come in 2 days! Gifts are wrapped and we are so excited to celebrate our second Christmas together. I went to the Keg for a Staff Christmas Party on Friday and here are a couple pics from that night. I will miss my staff so much while I go on maternity leave! I've been working here for 3 years and now have just 1 week left...so crazy! But I can't wait to move on to better things and take care a cuddly baby girl =). 

One month left...the countdown is on! I'm starting to get more uncomfortable and really can't wait to fit into my old clothes again. But most of all I'm so excited to see our baby that I've been feeling moving around in my belly so much!