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Christmas Recap Part 2

So, I think I am having a little end of season depression. Ha! I know that sounds silly...but I HATE Jan and Feb and most of March. I just think those months are SO boring, normally cold, dreary, nothing to do...etc. I kinda need a teeny break from the constant go of our lives, but after a weekend or so...I will be roaring to go! I LOVE how busy we are during the holidays, it can be exhausting...but I thrive off of it! I love all the parties to attend, spending extra time with friends and family...it is just so fun. We are heading to the mountains this weekend with a big group, so that will be fun....but then it's just kinda like....blah. *actually, no it isn't...i keep forgetting we are going to Mexico in January...for some reason I am having a hard time getting excited about this trip. Call me crazy...Mikey is a Chamber of Commerce rep. for his bank, and we are going for free with a bunch of other people...I know we will have a good time, but I'm just not "thinking" bathing suits, beaches, etc. right now I guess.* I mean I'm really not thinking about being in a bathing suit apparently....holiday weight gain plus a trip two weeks after? Yuck. Need a cleanse pronto!

Anyways, here's another Christmas post...maybe I will do these for a few days so I can re-live the holidays!!

Here are a few pictures of my decorations....I didn't really change much from last year, just added a few things.

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree....
My dad built this manger for us...my grandparents always had one at their house, I love it. I also LOVE my Willow Tree nativity, I got the 3 Wisemen for Christmas to complete my collection!
Mantle with stockings=)




Saturday December 18, we headed to Randleman, NC to celebrate with Mikey's moms family. We don't get to see them much, all of his Aunts, first cousins, grandfather, etc. We had a really nice time visiting with them...it snowed while we were there, it was so pretty!! Unfortunately, I took NO pictures while there=( It's harder for me to take pictures when it isn't my immediate family...I guess I feel like some people find it annoying, etc.!

Sunday December 19, we came back to Columbia to celebrate with my dad's side of the family. I do always love this Christmas now, because there are so many children....which does make it so much fun!! It is always a little chaotic but I love it.

Four cousins waiting patiently....precious.
My precious monkey=) (also known as my niece!)
Mikey and me
CHAOS.

One of the kids tables. All four of them are within 6 months of each other!
The women watching...we celebrated one of my cousins birthdays too, she has a Christmas birthday and always gets the shaft, have to make her feel special!
My monkey and me!
SO STINKING CUTE, all the kids got "pillow pets" and sleeping bags, we told them it was nap time...hahaaha right.
Till the next recap.........

Cheers!

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