New years morning seems like an appropriate time to reflect on this past year and share the recent memories of Christmas. Well, I'm not too sentimental, nor did I take many pictures but here's my best colllege try:
2012 was a pretty darn FULL year! Getting married, buying a house, new job - it's been a beautiful whirlwind and I can't express how grateful I am for such sweet blessings!
Over the past two weeks, I was reminded of how sweetly rich I am in family and friends. My family has more than doubled since I said "I do" and it continues to grow. How neat to watch different families celebrate traditions, raise their kiddos and interact with each other in a way that honors the Lord. It's been wonderful!
We started our Christmas road trip in Minnesota for a couple days visiting Nathaniel's brother and his family, grandparents, and some extended more family. I experienced snowmobiling and lefse for the first time, as well as spent time with my newest nephew and his big sister =) Unfortunately, I have no pics to document the start to our trip!
Next, we hit up Wisconsin to visit Nathaniel's mom, more grandparents and more extended family! It was FREEZING (apparently I forgot how cold the midwest was), but Nathaniel and I had a blast celebrating Christmas eve and Christmas morning "small town" style - complete with traditional Methodist church, oyster stew, introduction after introduction at a white elephant gift exchange, and touring beautiful Wisconsin farm land.
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| Nathaniel opening up the first white elephant gift |
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| It's a genuine homemade "redneck doorbell"! =) Unfortunately, It was stolen from us during the gift exchange |
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| Mom-in-law and Grandpa-in-law! |
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| awesome John Deere Collector ornaments - only in the midwest =) |
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| a full house! |
After Wisconsin, we trekked down to Iowa City to spend a couple days with my parents, and immediate family. It was a fun, relaxing time with games, good food, laughs, and joys watching my three sweet nieces play together and open presents. Biggest present award goes to my brother Darren who got the girls a jump castle which we inflated in our basement! Way cool. He won the coolest uncle award this year. I love my family and wish we were all closer!
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| apparently a fun fact filled book. |
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| watching the fun... |
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| catapulting beanbags |
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| favorite pic... |
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He fit in quite well
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2012 had some rockin' adventures and here's hoping to 2013 has just as many! YAHOO!
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