Happy New Year

As I sit and reflect over the past year many things come to mind. 2008 was a rough and exciting year for me.
Last year on this day, I attended my Nana's funeral. Michael and I rang in the new year alone. I just wasn't in the mood to celebrate. Just a few short weeks later my nephew Colin was placed in NICU with pneumonia. He spent just over two weeks in the hospital some of which was spent on the vent. Late January brought a new baby, my best friend Julie had a beautiful baby boy. February Michael announced that he was running for Clerk of court and March was uneventful and quiet. April was full of celebrating. My aunt Diane got married. My nephew Colin celebrated his first birthday. My parents both had birthdays. Frank and Chaney celebrated their anniversary and Michael and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary, which was wonderful. In early May Michael and I took a trip to Chat, TN and spent the week knocking on doors. In late May early June Robyn announced she was expecting.... can't wait until little Andrew comes. The rest of June and July was spent knocking on doors. Mid July was the election, unfortunately Michael lost but gained from the experience and opened new doors for a new job. August was the beginning of a long three months. Jason had his surgery in early August and fought three and half long months. On Nov. 15 he was called by our heavenly father to come home. We miss you J-bo!! The holidays came quickly and were enjoyed with our closest friends and family. And now I'm off to celebrate the last few hours of this year with the best group of friends. Happy New Year EVERYONE!!!!!!

Not me Mondays

I decided to copy Robyn and BooMama and join in on the Not me Mondays....
Yesterday I did not put my pajamas back on after attending church (at 9 am) and go back to bed. I did not sleep until 1:00 in the afternoon. I did not wake up and eat a huge plate of Christmas food.
Yesterday I did not lay around all day long.
Yesterday evening I did not decided to clean the house. I did not clean like a mad woman.
I did not go to Michael's grandmother's and eat another huge plate of food.
In the middle of the night I did not wake myself up because I was talking in my sleep.
I did not press my snooze button three times this morning.
I did not come home and eat a lot of honey roasted peanuts.

3 more days

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. Michael and I were so blessed this year. We were able to celebrate Christmas with healthy families. Michael's uncle and aunt and cousins were here from Nebraska and it was so much fun seeing them and spending time together. My brother, sister-in-law, and nephews came for the weekend before Christmas. That was a weekend filled with excitement.
I asked "santa" to bring me a cross necklace this year... Well, Santa brought that and a new zoom lens for my camera(which unfortunately has to go back, it's not going to work). I also got a few other things I had asked for.
Michaels family and my family spoiled us with a variety of gift cards, gifts, and money!!!
3 more days left in 2008!

Inside the house

The shower curtain. Again more snowmen! Just something cute.

All beach ornaments. Most of them are from Michael's mom. We have added a few.

My dresser.

Cute Kitchen snowman.

One of the few Santa things I have.

My table... Plain and simple.

Another BIG snowman

Did not know where to put all these guys. I need to add snow and lights.

Look under the table, it's a frog santa in a sleigh

Outside

This is the wreath I made. I have it when you walk into the living room. I'm going to add some snow to it. It's a little bulky for the door. My door mat... I love Snow men

Another snowman. Don't you just love the cute sign... I got it for $10 at a craft show!! And even better... all proceeds went to the Toys for Tots.

Excuse the GA tech umbrella, we actually had rain in GA. I forgot to move the umbrella before taking the picture. The lights are blue and white. I'll have to take a picture at night.

I found these wreaths in the attic at Michael's dads house. I took the red ribbons off and did some fluffing. I made the blue ribbons and thought they were perfect for the windows.

The tree

This santa sits in the window near the tree.... He watches the present. HEHE!!
The tree... Yes our tree is a SKINNY tree. I love it. We have a small living room and this tree is just perfect for us. And... one day when we move to a bigger house, I will use it in our bedroom. The ornaments are a variety of ornaments we have purchased on vacations, we recieved as gifts, and snowmen. I love snowmen. Eventually this tree will be only of snowmen but until then we will fill it in with other ornaments.

It looks like Christmas in my house!!!!

A few more pictures..... I made this Christmas Card holder. I didn't have one and tried to find one in the stores. After looking after Christmas last year and again this year... I decided to make my own. I think it turned out great and of course I love it. The snowman beside it dances and sings. It does not have batteries right now bc Michael thinks it is annoying.. but it will have them soon.

My end table.. I love ornaments. My tree is little, due to limited space, so I had to come up with other ideas.

Michael's Georgia Tech Christmas stuff... Sorry guys.. I had to let him

My Christmas village, I love it!! It's the New England Village from Dept. 56. My grandmother was from Massachusetts so of course it brings back memories of her.

More of the village

Keep scrolling down... there's more

Georgia Georgia Tech

As you all know the Georgia/ Georgia Tech game is HUGE in my house!! Well here are pictures from that day... Dips!!!!!

The food!!!!

The UGLY SIGN

My bad attempt at the Georgia "G"

Above the TV

Napkins and plates... aren't they cute

More TEAM spirit

The Couch

Unfortunately, TECH won this year and my husband still has not let me hear the end of it...

Keep scrolling down.. I posted several times!!

100th post!!!!! Catching up,,,,,

Michael getting ready to eat Nick's wonderful cooking. (At thanksgiving)
Nick and Robyn cooking the BEST food!!

Jacob at Grammy and Pop pop's house during thanksgiving

Colin cleaning while we all prepare the food...

He is such a sweet child...

And that's my thanksgiving in small detail!!

DECORATED

My house if officially decorated!!! We added a few additions this year. I will have pictures soon. Just bare with me....... i have two days left of class. YUCK.


I'm also very disappointed because I am going to miss Michael's Christmas party because of class. Oh Well, life goes on.