Post Holiday Picture Reel

What a packed few days! We had such a blessed season and we're so thankful for everyone we got to see this year. I got a few good shots but first, some blablabla...

We spent the eve visiting with Alex's dad and step mom. They all went out to meet more family for dinner while I went to church to play for the Christmas eve cantata. It was a beautiful service as always. I really enjoy spending Christmas eve with my church family every year. We ended the night with lots of laughter at a close friend's house. Really wish I would have brought my camera for that one.. :)

Christmas morning was spent at my parents' house. Christmas breakfast, a zillion presents, and lovelovelove. After a little mid day nap, we had our own little Christmas at home opening gifts from each other. (including stockings for each of our pets.. I'm not the only one!!) The evening was spent at Alex's Grandpa's house where we all ate a LOT and opened gifts. By the end of the night I was so full of happy feelings. This was a really good year.

I want to start with a couple of pictures from our church Christmas party last weekend. I didn't bring my camera and have a really substandard phone so sorry for the terrible quality!

So much love for the people in this room.

The kids chanting for Santa to come out :)

A ridiculous "no hands" cookie game that I would guess was more fun to watch than play!

 Christmas at the Brodsky's

Christmas dinner at Grandpa's

Flippin' peas in the kitchen before a BIG dinner including Grandpa's roast and sweet potatoes.

 I hope everyone is recovering from the chaos! I'll be here in bed with my theraflu :/

Giving Thanks

I have been really enjoying all the hustle and bustle of this season already! Thanksgiving was spent with family and lots of food. I felt really blessed this year to spend the day with my parents and sister and the evening and night with Alex's family. We went to Alex's Grampa's and had dinner with him, Uncle Mike, Kim, Ralph & Nick and it was good to see Alex's cousin Mike & his wife Dani this year. :)
I pigged out all day and we ended up with leftovers from both Mom's! It was a stuffing and turkey party over here all weekend.

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!!

Happy Veterans Day!

Today was my Mom's 67th birthday party. We had a small celebration and My dad wore his American flag pin. :)

After the party my Dad went to a BBQ for veterans with some old friends. My heart goes out to all who have fought to defend us.

I hope everyone had a chance to thank a veteran today!