Old friends

Julia and I had lunch the other day. It was so good to see her! Love you Julia!

My brothers are back together sans a few

Triangle was fun and corn hole was fierce(to quote Morgan).

Christmas T-Shirts

Mom was very clever and bought everyone t-shirts from their favorite Christmas movies.

 

Elf – Kathryn

The Polar Express – Jennifer and Hannah

The Griswold’s Christmas Vacation – Chris, Beau and Alex

 

This is a perfect picture. Love the looks…

 

Merry Christmas Y'all

Fall

Hannah had a fall on the ice today. Thank goodness there was no camera handy when I fell!

Stoic

Chris and stoic Evan.

Whooped

We came upstairs to find dad asleep at the table.

Thankful Thursday - Take 59

1159. That tomorrow is a half day of work and then I’m on vacation!

1160. Great family fun times with the Evans’ family.

 

1161. Baking, baking and more baking…

1162. Baked goodies from others

1163. Smiles and laughter at work

1164. Some relaxation on the couch with the hubster and out dog.

1165. Homemade Bolognese. Nothing better.

 

1166. Laughing with Pop-Pop

1167. Phone calls with dad in the morning.

1168. Dreams of the future and what could be

1169. New opportunities

1170. That Beau has been able to see how many people truly love and respect him. Some people never get to know what good things people think and feel. We’re blessed

 

1171. Fresh fruit

1172. Clean water to drink.

1173. The “break” in our air conditioner was only a $45 problem. Whew!

1174. Seeing Josh and Kelly on Monday. We love them so much!

 

The Macintosh

Kelly Josh K and I went to Mac for dinner. Josh and K had the dunkel and Kelly and I got burgers. Bone marrow bread pudding for all. Fun night. Lots of talk of seeing more of one another soon. Ya never know.

Mom's present

She was so emotional. Love her. Experiential gift to the Sanctuary that all 3 of us will enjoy. Look at Frasier sneaking in the picture.

Christmas with the Evans clan

Fun time on Sunday. Good goofy gift exchange and Grandma seemed to have a good time. Funny hats were worn by all.

Basketball

Last night my alma mater, Anderson University played Beau’s alma mater, College of Charleston in basketball. We took that opportunity to invite some friends that live in the area that I went to school with.

 

We had a great time with dinner beforehand and fun conversation during it. (The girls didn’t really watch the game, but the guys did.)

 

I love these girls!

 

Thankful Thursday - Take 58

1147. Visit with Pop-Pop last night

1148. Cold weather is back for December!

1149. Neighborhood parties that help us meet people

1150. Hard work

 

1151. Christmas baking

1152. All day phone conversations with my seesta

1153. Completion of another semester of school. It feels so good.

1154. A month long break from school. (Our longest break  yet.)

1155. Creativity

 

1156. Exciting opportunities

1157. Smiles

1158. A smart, handsome and fun husband that makes me want to be a better woman, wife and friend

Star spangled banner flag

My camp has put up a flag pole on Castle Pinckney in the harbor and our first flag to fly there was the flag that flew there at the start of the War of 1812. This is a replica of the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key so many years ago. Huge flag. 10 x 15 I think.

Thankful Thursday - Take 57

1134. Heat in our work building!

1135. Pasta dinners

 

1136. Christmas season is here

1137. Traditions

1138. Setting up the Christmas tree with Beau on Sunday

1139. Champagne punch

1140. Prayers

 

1141. Loving friends

1142. My husband’s character

1143. Great relationship with my MIL

1144. Lessons in humility

1145. A heart of giving

 

1146. Freebies

 

New

Two new drinks we tried!

Christmas Carols

Beau was practicing and singing to me. Isn't picturesque?

Tradition

Our champagne punch to decorate our christmas tree tonight!