I admit I haven't been in the Christmas spirit this year. The weather's been weird and my surgery left me cranky. I've been feeling a bit bittersweet about the fact that next Christmas will be different from all my other Christmases past (even though I can't wait for my first married Christmas with J). So I'm glad that I had yesterday and today to spend with my family the way we always do:
Kicked off the holiday by rocking my new Christmas jammies on Christmas Eve. They were cute AND comfy!
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Forgive the smile, my face was still aching from wisdom teeth! |
Christmas morning opened presents with the fam:
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Dad rocking the Santa hat... that hat is like 20 years old! |
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My family loved the gifts that I gave them, even though they weren't incredibly extravagant. I'm blessed that my mom and dad are paying for my entire reception, so I told them not to get me anything special, but they didn't listen:
Two beautiful shirts, a LOFT gift card, and a Kindle Fire! I'm a lucky girl. Spent the rest of Christmas in my pjs watching movies with my mom, dad, and uncle. My brother had to work (apparently people still watch the news on Christmas Day?)
Today, my brother, mom and I hit the mall in search of good deals and a good meal! I hit the jackpot:
I bought an adorable red blazer from Marshall's (never ever find stuff there!) and two cute blouses from Old Navy. Then I went to Loft where my mom found me a great coral sweater for 4 dollars and a pair of black crop pants for work for 14! I also ended up getting a graphic tee and a pair of jeans from there as well.
Afterwards, the three of us ate at Maggiano's. The food was so yummy. At one point I just looked at the two of them and told them thank you. My family has taken such good care of me this week and I'm such a lucky girl to have them in my life.
Off to finish watching Love Actually. I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas!
I am sorry that the surgery has you grumpy and hurting BUT I am loving your gifts. You really are extremely lucky!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had a great Christmas!
XO Lourdes