I've been so distracted by all of the festivities of the past few weeks that I've neglected to document our pleasant little holiday. Dang sugarplums.
Christmas 2011 was arguably the most pleasant, non-fuss holiday that either of us can remember. Typically, eleventh hour shopping combined with conflicting family schedules sprinkled with nonsensical family drama is a recipe for a memorable but exasperating 25th. This year, however, was enchantingly different. We were able to revel in the true holiday spirit of warm hugs and smiles, tasty sweets and treats, and twinkly-eyed little people bursting with excitment.
Our festivities began with Christmas Eve lunch with my family ...
the Callahan/Graham's
the Overby/Palao's
Some notable holiday highlights included gift wrapping with my best lady frand ...
the family(s) tradition of whimsical, eclectic Christmas trees ...
MawMaw's reaction to her shiny, new 40" flat screen ...
a very sweet surprise from my Mr. Overby ...
he summoned alligator tears with that little romantic note.
a very sweet surprise TO my Mr. Overby ...
Dad completed his fish tank hood! (the top part)
AND the fact that Justin and I are going to be together for pretty much forEVER now.
After filling Christmas day with alittle praise, alittle gospel, and alot of thankfulness for our Savior's birth, we scurried back to our little home in Crest-tucky. Because Justin had to work the week between Christmas and New Years, we were slightly bummed that our New Years was going to be spent alone without family or friends. But much to our excitement, the best lady frand and her Mr. Morrison were able to come spend New Years weekend with us in Florida!!! Woot!
yep. THAT excited.
And speaking of excitement ... our weekend was filled to.the.brim with shopping/baking/gaming/ dancing/goofing/more shopping, so much so that we forgot to snap any pics!
Evidence of said dancing/goofing...
The only other moment captured was right before our New Year's Eve steak dinner. And of course, since I'm snapping the pic, I'm MIA.
delicious is an understatement.
Oh, how I love those three peoples. Truly. :-)
And now, in no particular order, the infamous and often neglected New Years resolutions. *ahem*
1. lose the fluff.
2. say 'no' to stretchy pants.
3. pray. and pray some more.
3. stop pinning and start doing.
4. tell my Mr. Overby he's the best. alot.
5. start my career. and be happy about it.
6. smile. when I'm happy. when I'm mad.
7. complete Operation Decoration
8. text/call family & friends more often.
9. ginger biscuit hair. grow the nuggets.
10. find a piano and play, play, play.
Call me crazy but I think 2012 is gonna be a great one ... maybe the best one yet. :-)
As always, love the post! And I must say that the resolution list is a mighty good one!
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