MERRY CHRISTMAS

Yes, it's been a long time since you've heard from me. But I've been busy!! And it's Christmas!! Merry Christmas y'all.

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Right now I'm chillaxing on the couch. Lauren is lying down next to me while daddy's rubbing her back. Bella is running circles around Uncle Jeremy while he "tries" to catch her (quite entertaining!!). We just finished a yummy meal of manicotti, Parmesan chicken, fresh green beans and garlic bread. Delish. Now Jamie has fired up his pit and is getting ready to put his brisket on for the night. The smoky/woodsy smell is bringing back all sorts of Christmas memories. I love it. But it's a little bitter sweet, too, as my family is all in ND and we're here in TX and this is only the 2nd or 3rd time in my whole life I haven't been with them on Christmas.

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This last week has been a busy one for us. Two dinner parties (one big and one small), lots of Christmas shopping, quick trip to Dallas for a birthday party and last minute shopping at Southlake, back to SA with LaLa, Papa and Uncle Jeremy, final preparations/wrapping of presents for Christmas day, taking the girls to Build a Bear for an early Christmas present tradition...I left a few things out, but don't need to bore you.

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I am really looking forward to tomorrow morning and hoping everyone enjoys their gifts. Hope you all have a wonderful and blessed holiday. Can't wait to share more after the holidays. I haven't done any scrapbooking, so no shares as of right now. I do have some pictures I will share. Merry Christmas everyone!

This group of pics were taken in Dallas...

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Next up...we stopped off in Johnson City on our way home to see this place (super cute - can't wait to go again)...

*Lauren found a rooster to chase!*