Thirty-One Days of Photos: Day 26

Today we did some post-Christmas shopping, and found some pretty good deals too! We had lunch at California Pizza Kitchen, where this photo was taken.

I would say this has been one of the nicest Christmas seasons I've had in a long time. There is definitely a hole without Grandpa here, but I think we're all a lot closer now because of it. We've banded together and we're keeping on, and enjoying each other all the more. That's the thing about losing someone, it makes you appreciate the people that you do have all the more.

I'm looking forward to spending the rest of this week with additional family members who I didn't get to see on Christmas, and getting lots of rest and relaxation. For some reason when I come here, I sleep a ton. It's like I'm in a permanent food coma, which wouldn't be surprising considering how much we eat around here.

Also, my phone has been acting weird today and not getting messages, so if anyone's been trying to text/call me and I haven't responded, that's why. It seems to be working now though, thank goodness. I hate feeling disconnected.

Anyway, hope you all are having a great post-Christmas Day! :)

Thirty-One Days of Photos: Day 25

Merry Christmas everyone!!! It's been a great day with family, filled with lots of laughter and fun moments. That being said, I have another collage for today because I couldn't pick just one photo. Maybe it's cheating, but I suppose since this is my blog, I can do what I want, right? :)

I really enjoyed going to church this morning, it was a great way to focus on what Christmas is all about. I used to not like when Christmas fell on a Sunday, but now I'm thinking it should always be on a Sunday. It really is the perfect way to start the day, not with presents but with songs and Scripture and focusing on Jesus as the real reason for the season.

I hope all of you enjoyed the day. If you're friends with me on Facebook, make sure to watch the video I posted late last night/early this morning, titled "The Christmas Story." Thanks for reading and Merry Christmas, again! :)

Thirty-One Days of Photos: Day 24

I decided I'd try something different and make a collage of photos from today...

Michael, Dad and I went to the mall to do some last-minute shopping and kill some time. We ate lunch at Chipotle, played with big kid toys in the Apple store, and sipped some Starbucks. I shopped at H&M, which I always have to go to when I'm in town, as well as Sephora and Bath and Body works. I wasn't planning on spending any money on myself, but of course I did. :P

Now we're getting ready for family time, and a dinner of chili, and probably some games. I hope everyone is having a great Christmas Eve! :)

Thirty-One Days of Photos: Day 23

After a whirlwind 4 hours of work, today consisted of lots of driving.

We drove over the river and through the woods and arrived safely at Grandma's house. We sang Christmas songs, watched a movie and my mom and I slept a bunch. It was nice after a long, crazy week.

I'm excited to be back in Michigan, though unfortunately it's not supposed to snow while we're here. But seeing family will of course be the best part. :) More updates and photos coming soon!