Have yourself a merry little Christmas

We had a wonderful Christmas filled to the brim with family fun.  Here are a few of my favorite photos.  :)

Christmas Stories

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of my mom reading Christmas books to me.  My all time favorites are ones my mom got from her aunt when she was young.  The first is called "The Cajun Night Before Christmas" and the second is a pre-qual called "Gaston, the Green Nosed Alligator."  My mom was the best at reading in a deep Cajun accent.  It was fun to break out the books again this year and hear her read them aloud to me and my now adult sisters and cousins.  We all laughed and poked fun as we snuggled on the couch with our presents.  What a great tradition.  

"Merry Christmas to all, 'till I saw you some 'mo!"

McCulley Family Visit!

Ronnie's family came for an early Christmas celebration the weekend before Christmas.  The time was extra special because Ronnie's sister brought her to adorable children ages two years and two WEEKS.  I was so excited to meet our new nephew and snuggle with him as well as play with our now babbling niece.  Our puppies were especially interested in the children too.  They did great with them and only wished to follow the toddler around and give her kisses (she wasn't too sure about that).  Some of the highlight from their visit included, playing a new game called Logo Party, eating at an authentic Honduran restaurant, attempting to play darts, and watching movies.  It was so great to see everyone and extra special to celebrate Christmas together.  

Peace on Earth

I don't know why, but I am super excited about Christmas this year.  It's not the presents, the lights, the Christmas music Ronnie loves to stream through the house, or even the adorable decorations we have everywhere.  I think this year just feels like a "real life" Christmas.  For the first time in many years, we are not in transition.  We are not stressed with finals and job hunting, worried about traveling great distances, or scurrying to buy gifts that pack easy.  We are in real life now.  And I love it.  It has been a relaxing holiday season filled with family and friends.  There were chaotic times, yes, but I'm at peace through it all.  What a great way to celebrate the birth of the King; with peace and joy and without pressure and madness.

We wish you all peace, joy, and happiness in this season and in the year to come.  Merry Christmas to all!

Our new nephew

We are so excited to have a new baby nephew!  He is adorable and snuggly and, hands down, our favorite little man. We cant wait to spoil him rotten.  Ronnie got to meet the little guy on his recent trip to Tulsa to visit his grandpa in the hospital.