I'm still here! with a Christmas Recap!

Where does the time go?!  Its been a couple of weeks since our last post, we've been busy with holiday get togethers, corp housing, and  moving (don't worry, more on that tomorrow) but wanted to get a quick hello to you and share some Christmas photos.  First, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!  We had a very merry Christmas and started Christmas Eve at my parent's house.  We were originally going to spend Christmas Eve at the apartment because Fudge has been so anxious in corporate housing.  When we woke up on Christmas Eve, it just felt off :(  I was a little home sick so we decided to take Fudge and go to the parent's instead!  I'm so happy we did, mom made a feast for dinner and we parked it on the couch with some wine and watched It's a Wonderful Life.

Mom's Christmas Tree and Fudgie

My parent's dog Rosco & Fudge just hanging out

We woke up in the morning and had an awesome French Toast Casserole, then we opened some gifts!  We are both so grateful for all the gifts we've received for the house!  It just made us more excited to get to the closing and get in the house! 

Getting ready for a Christmas nap!

We had Christmas dinner at my aunt & uncles house.  As always, I loved being able to spend time with our family.  I can't wait for us to get in the house and have Rob's family visit next year! 

The grandparents :)

& the fam (Rob was taking the picture)

It was a great holiday and it flew by!  We are looking forward to the new year as it brings us one step closer to getting in the house.  We have had a lot of house updates that took place in the past few weeks and will have a post on it tomorrow:) 

Have a great Friday! 

Christmas Gifts

I was initially feeling a lil blue that we couldn't put up our tree and collection of Christmas trinkets due to packing for the move.  I LOVE Christmas and I thought not putting up our decorations would make it feel less like the holidays.  But I'm reminded that we don't need our Christmas tree to enjoy the holiday spirit!  Holidays are all about your loved ones and while our family is spread across the country, Rob and I have been lucky enough to receive some awesome gifts from them.  We are so thankful and wanted to share!

Dad had this Christmas ornament made for our 1st Christmas in our new home!  I cried when I opened it because I love it so much!  We have been stressed about the house and when I opened this, it hit me what a huge and exciting step this is for Rob and I.  We have a lot to be thankful for:)   It may be a little after Christmas by the time we get in the house, but we will always remember this time when we look at this ornament.

Rob's (and my soon to be) Aunt Anne and Uncle Paul sent us this angel today.  I was so floored when we opened the box!  My first time meeting her last Christmas, I talked to Aunt Ann about the angel on the top of their Christmas tree - I loved it and can't believe she remembered that conversation, I was so touched!  I can't wait to put up our tree next year with her on top!  For the time being it will sit on our mantle (our temporary Christmas corner). 

And last, but not least, Rob's dad sent over some gifts for sweet Fudge.  It was so cute to see how excited Fudge was for her gift!  Of course, she showed her sweet side, patiently waiting for her gift to be opened (she needed some help from Rob).  

 And then got right to playing!

Such an amazing reminder of how loved we are and I'm not going to lie, I love opening presents!   We hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season and staying warm!  We should have some updates on the house this weekend!