The last few days have been filled with laughter and joy. My mom and I spent Christmas eve on our own as it was the one year anniversary of Nick and Amanda's engagement and their first Christmas as an official married couple. So we woke up early in the morning and went to the grocery story and grabbed all of the trimmings for the appetizers we needed to prepare for Christmas day. We prepared cheesy potatoes, spinach artichoke dip, spicy sausage appetizer (known to me and my sister as shit on a shingle....haha) a veggie tray, and fresh salsa...needless to say we had a feast with just the appetizers.
After preparing the food for Christmas Day we went to see National Treasure 2 and then to dinner at PF Changs. It was a nice little date with just me and my mom and I have to say it was such a nice treat. I rarely get a chance to spend time with my mom let alone spend time just the two of us. So it was nice to just be able to hang out and spend some quality time together. After dinner and a movie we came back to relax, watch the Holiday and open presents. It was a very relaxing night and it has been so long since I've had time where I had no worries or stress. Best present of the evening was by far my new ipod nano :-) Mom got it for me and I'm so excited for it! It plays videos and everything! And not only that but my old nano was on the fritz and heading out the door so now I have a new toy to play with.
Christmas day was also full of excitement and cheer. We headed up to Poway for most of the day to spend Christmas at Dawn and Gerry's. We had a late brunch, ruby slippers (champagne and pomegranate juice) and relaxed for the day. We opened presents and I have to say that although my Ipod Nano was my favorite gift from Christmas Eve, the day switched my favorite gift to one from my sister. She bought me a little jewelry box which was made in Poland and inside of it was her Tiffany's heart necklace. She passed it on to me with a very special message and I have to say that it was very touching. So Sister I thank you. And I will do my best to follow your words of advice.
After hanging out a little while longer we had an amazing dinner (prime rib and turkey prepared by Nick), good conversation, and then made my way back to Nicole's house. So I'm now sitting back and reflecting on the holiday passed and I have to say that my outlook for the coming year is bright. This year has been a year of many struggles and pains, but also one of many joyous occasions. But as I look to the new year I see so much on the horizon. As both my sister and my mother have helped me realize, 2008 is a year for me to take a journey and truly begin to figure out what I want from my life. To take action and try to improve current situations and really come into my own. And I'm ready for it. To take chances, to branch out and step away from my norm.
So although we're still just celebrating Christmas...here is to a fabulous new year! As my mom has said all day long "Its Gonna be Great in 2008".....happy mom?? haha love you!
p.s. pics of the day will be posted shortly!
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