Christmas Day 2010

Ryan and I woke up around 8:30 Christmas morning and had coffee with my family. We arrived at his parents' house around 10:30. We drank more coffee and opened presents. Even Zoe got to join in the fun!

We had Christmas dinner at Grandma and Grandpa Clayton's house that day and opened more presents.

Afterwards we went home, watch the Thunder game and called it a night. We had a wonderful Christmas and we are very blessed to be able to spend it with our wonderful families.

Christmas Eve 2010

Ryan and I were both off of work Christmas Eve day. I spent most of the morning/afternoon doing last minute shopping and wrapping. We arrived at his parents' house around 6 p.m. and had a yummy mexican meal complete with tacos, fajitas, rice, beans, and chips and queso. We spent some time hanging out and talking on the phone to Ryan's out of state family.

A few hours later we headed for my parents' house. We ended up arriving the same time as my younger brother, Matthew. We ate even more food at my parents' house: shrimp, little smokies, wings, veggies, and chips and dip. Needless to say our stomaches were more than satisfied. We opened presents after eating and enjoyed each others' company. Dad made a fire and we made sure to take family pictures.

Pre-Christmas Party

Two of our favorite couples were in town the Thursday before Christmas. Ryan and I hosted a small Christmas Party to celebrate with friends before everyone went to visit family.

We had snacks, wine, catchphrase and rockband!

It was such a great night with awesome friends and my hubby and my new sister!

Christmas Decor

Oh yes, that is a multi-color lighted tree.... straight out of the 80's! haha

Our stocking holder

5 days til Christmas

Tonight I finally wrapped our presents and put them under the tree. NOW the living room looks complete! :)

The last few weeks have gone by fast. Work has been keeping me super busy. I am still enjoying my new job, there is just a lot going on.

Ryan and I are in the middle of planning out a small vacation before he leaves. We are not quite sure where we are going, but we know we want to get away for at least 4-5 days in January. I am SO looking forward to this! I think it will be so great to spend time together, just the two of us, away from everything.

The week ahead is looking busy and fun. Tomorrow we are going to see Cirque Du Soleil in OKC with John, Steph, Andrew and Dianna. The only show I have seen like this was "LOVE", the Beatles show in Vegas. I am SUPER excited to be going to this!! Thursday evening a few people are going to come over to have a game night. Two couples that I have not seen in FOREVER that will be there are Lauren and Rob and Jen and Wayne! Both of my girls moved away this year and it will be so good to see them again!

Of course Friday and Saturday will be spent with family, for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

I will leave you with a few pictures from the past few weeks.

Is it December already?

I cannot believe it is already the 9th of December. Time has been flying since Thanksgiving!

I have been completely swamped with my new position at work - but I love it! I think this position was the perfect fit for me and I am so glad I am part of the marketing team now! I know things will settle down soon enough, there is just a lot to learn and still a few things I am working on from my old position.

Ryan and I decorated the house over the past week. We bought a tree (artificial) with colored lights and tons of ornaments. Ryan hung icycle type lights on our front porch as well as the 2nd floor balcony. I have light-up candles in the windows along with other fun Christmas decorations. Our house finally looks like Christmas! (we still have to find a tree topper though, haha).

This weekend we will be in Norman finding out more information on Ryan's deployment. Doesn't sound too fun but at least I will be with my hubby all weekend. Saturday is my 28th birthday and Sunday is Di and Andrew's annual Christmas party. I love December, but it always goes by too fast.

Today was kind of a rough day. Work was long and busy (we are shooting a video) and then I had some personal stuff to deal with. Maybe I was a bit immature about a certain situation, but I was just being protective over someone I care a lot about. But, that always seems to get me in trouble. It is not easy for me to sit back and let people treat my friends/family badly... but then again, it is none of my business. Even though I did not get directly involved in the situation, I might have made a few comments that were not such a great idea. Well, as I have said before, I am a work in progress. Sometimes I let my emotions get the best of me. I am human. I think everyone has done that before. My heart is in a good place, but I don't always make the best decisions regarding things I say (or in this situation, type). But, I apologized (sincerely) and now its time to move on.

I am getting more and more anxious about Ryan leaving. I can't imagine being away from him for so long. But, I know that I have amazing friends and the best parents a girl could ask for to help me through it. And above everyone/everything else I have God watching over me and Ryan. That is the most important thing to remember. :)

Peace out for now.