It's so hard to believe the holidays are over. Although I must say, I've been pretty excited for this year to come. This Christmas was one of the most relaxing ones we've had since being married. TJ and I had our own Christmas in the morning. Our main gift to each other was a video camera. Which we plan on using quite a bit once Ariana arrives. Our good friends, the Hines, came over that afternoon for Christmas dinner; and the rest of the day was spent playing games, relaxing, and eating (which is becoming my new favorite past time).
New Years Eve we went to the Hines house and were joined by some friends, Stephen and Sarah Branine. The evening was filled with lots of laughs and good food. I even managed to make it past midnight without getting too tired.
Now that the holidays are over, preparations for our little Ariana are under way. New Year's day was spent gutting out Ariana's soon-to-be nursery. We took down the bed that was in there and TJ put up the crib that was given to us. We cleaned out closets and drawers and bookshelves. It's pretty bare in there right now. It's very exciting for me to think about decorating and setting up her room. I'll post pictures of her room when it's done, but that won't be for awhile. Her arrival will definitely be the highlight of our year.
I hope you all enjoyed your holidays. May your year be filled with lots of memories and may God be glorified through our lives this upcoming year!
Christmas dinner ........................................................................................................................TJ carving the ham.
This pic is for those of you who were asking about my baby bump ......................................Our New Year's Eve group
Here's a fun picture of Niko. He's so festive!
10 comments:
oh how cute!! That picture of Nikko is the best! Thanks for the fun times on New Year's!
cute pictures. i'm glad you all had a good christmas break...especially from school. it's so nice to be done now!! i'm beginning to feel panicked about how soon these babies will be here. with esther, we had a name picked out, nursery planned etc way in advance. this time around we're very behind, but it may be due to our move..and knowing we will be moving to a permanent home in a few months, etc. right now, the name is the priority! we have too many names we like.
Cute picture of Niko. Thanks for the update. glad you could have a relaxing holidays. Keep us updated on all of the baby preparations!!!
Love the baby bump picture! Soooo cute!
So glad you guys had a relaxing holiday season! Shan, you look awesome!! Can't wait to see your nursery. And I love the pic of Niko - very festive indeed! :)
I do love baby bump pictures - Glad you had a relaxing holiday.
You are looking so cute Shannon!
Glad to hear you guys had a relaxing holiday.
Great pics! I was hoping for some action shots of TJ putting up the crib etc. I know, I know, they'll be coming, I'm just a little impatient! =) Oh, by the way, in the picture of Niko, I noticed some great looking slippers! Very festive as well, and looked extremely comfy! =)
love the belly shot!! both you preggos are so cute!! :) happy new year
glad to hear your hand is better and that the baby preparations are being made! I'm sure you guys will be well prepared!
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