This year we celebrated Thanksgiving at my Aunt and Uncle's house in Liberty, TX. First time having them host the holiday and they did a fantastic job. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was calm and relaxed. They set up tables in their garage and we ate outside, which was a nice surprise. The boys had a fun jam session at the school my uncle teaches at - he's got some really great recording equipment that he wanted to try out. Dad and Jason loved it.
Jason and I went to my company's Christmas party this past Saturday night. It was a fun time and the food was great. I got a Christmas bonus equal to one week's pay - so I'm excited to decide what I want to spend it on! Definitely helps me wake up every morning to head into the office. ;)
Then we made a Thanksgiving #2 meal with our friends, the Schobey's yesterday. The food was delicious and the company was awesome. The boys played Xbox and the girls watched Felicity (we're almost done with Season 2). It was a fun relaxing day and a great end to the weekend.
Last weekend Jason and I finished all our Christmas shopping, so we'll work on wrapping all our gifts this week. We're getting excited because we'll be in Florida for Christmas this year! It will be fun to spend several days with Jason's family and enjoy just relaxing with them. My sister-in-law, Courtney is due with her very first sweet baby girl January 7, so my mother-in-law and I are hoping for an early baby so we can be there to share in the excitement and fun! I had so much fun buying cute little clothes for Miss Kylee Grace - can't wait to meet my sweet little niece!
Justin and Courtney in September 2010
Courtney and the excited Grandma's-to-be at her baby shower in November 2010
So if Courtney doesn't have Kylee while we're visiting, we'll be scheduling a trip to Florida sometime next year to meet and love on our very first niece.
The day after Thanksgiving I found out my best friend is engaged and getting married in April 2011. I am her MOH and am SO excited to help her celebrate the most exciting day of her life, thus far. We have been friends for over 10 years. Wow, that makes me feel old!
Lots of vacations coming up for the Smiths in 2011, and lots of celebrations and milestones for our friends and family.
