The Holidays

Christmas and New Year's were better than I could have hoped! Christmas Eve was worshipful and beautiful. The service went well, and I am so thankful that I was able to sing. Afterwards, we had some family friends over for dinner, which was fun!

On Christmas day, Mama got us all up and we gave gifts to each other. Then I headed to church tos ing at the morning service. We had a relaxing day, with Daddy and the boys playing ping pong and Mama and I cooking. We sat down to a great meal, and just enjoyed spending time together!

A few days later,  Katie came to visit me! It was so so so good to see her! We just hung out and talked, which was absolutely perfect. I am glad that I only have a few more days until we are roommates!

For New Year's, we went to my grandfather's house. We all went to his country club for dinner on New Year's Eve. It was a lot of fun to spend time with him and my Aunt Maureen. We joked and told stories and talked about a variety of subjects. My grandfather is very special, and I am glad I got to spend this time with him! After dinner, some of us watched the ball drop, and I forced myself to stay awake till midnight. It was hard to do! Even though I am readjusted from jet lag, I kept up the habit of going to bed early, so staying up till midnight was more difficult than usual. Oh boy!

Now we are back home. Daddy went back to work. Mama goes back tomorrow. Roecker and Grayson and I get to just hang out this week, which will be good! And I have to get ready to go back to school! I can't wait to move into my apartment and see my friends. I have missed them a lot!

I am so thankful for this time at home. It was much needed. It was been so restful and fun to spend time with ym family. I have the best family in the world, of that I am sure!