Christmas this year was more than anything I could have expected. I always love this time of year and get myself so excited that by time the week of Christmas comes I'm disappointed because I haven't accomplished what I hoped to. This year was different. We started the season off by getting the tree with my dad. Then we decided to help a family in need this year. I was so blessed by this experience. It felt so good to help someone else that I didn't focus on what I would be getting this year. I finished finals the day before my birthday and spent the rest of the week wrapping and baking. It was great. Christmas eve came and we went to the candle light service at church and then headed to the Bruinius. It was a crazy night of food, gifts, and wild kids. Christmas morning was just Dave and I...we relaxed for the morning and then got James. We headed to my moms for gifts and lunch. For dessert we headed to the Kamps. After a busy day we finally headed home for gifts from Santa and for each other. It was such a great night. I went to bed that night with such a grateful heart. I truly love my husband and my step son. It was great to see his excitement and it melted my heart when he came up to me before bed and say thank you for his gifts and gave me a big hug and kiss. Christmas ended sat night with the Cosentino family. Once again we were blessed with many gifts. the night went well but I'm exhausted...and just like that it is all over :( (at least I'm off until Jan 5 so I can enjoy some time at home before the craziness begins again.)
p.s dont be confused by the pictures of James...in some he has a mop of curley hair and others he is buzzed...he got a hair cut sat morning)
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Ashley, that is awesome that you guys were in the position to help a family in need...I can't wait until I can do some real work out there with volunteering...it is the most satisfying!! I am glad that your family had an awesome Christmas!!
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