new post for a new year

The holidays have come and gone, and gee were they wonderful.

Dallin and I are so blessed.

What a treat it was to reflect on our Savior's birth this last month and be reminded of how special it was and still is. I need to be more conscious of it all year.  

The break was good to us.

We appreciate that.

We...

spent an abundance of non-school and non-work time together.

It was delightful.

soaked up having Phil, Lacey, and babe in town.

It never got old seeing Gabe walk, smile, and bum scoot.

hung out with my dad.

 He had back surgery on the 14th, and is doing very well.

It was a joy to spend lots of time with him and my sweet mom while he was stuck at the house.

had a spectacular Christmas Eve and Christmas with family.

We spent time with Dallin's dad, mom, step-dad, and my family.

Thanking our lucky stars for them and all they do for us.

celebrated my big brother turning 25.

He is an outstanding example to me.

welcomed Chase home from 2 years in Brazil.

He is Marissa's leading man.

They are great.

We also attended an awesome Ugly Sweater Party, divulged in some delicious food and company at my mom's Christmas party, and went to the Nutcracker for the first time with Dallin's stepdad and his girlfriend.

and you bet I oogled and awwgled all over this sweet feller the entire break.