Let us pause for a moment of Erin...

December 26 is upon us. The day where we look back on the month behind us and exhale a big gust of relief that we made it through another year. I love, love, LOVE Christmas, but let's be honest - it's alot to take in. To me it feels like a non stop force that keeps pulling me further along at a faster pace - that starts the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, and ended yesterday evening. The reality of the fast paced style of the holiday season hit when I turned 18. Everyone in our family was growing up - and many of them having their own little families. When this happened, it was time to adjust. Change is something I sometimes struggle with, but have gotten better with over the years. Now we have like four different family Christmas gatherings that all happen in a month's time. Let me break down my Christmas for you... Thanksgiving: On the day of Thanksgiving I traveled with my parents to my grandparents' house in Carmi for lunch. We then ventured to Richelle's...

Well the holidays are here again. This time of year is always very fast paced and full of excitement. Me being...totally me, it is also full of traditions. If you haven't gotten this little tid bit about me from previous blogs - I am ALL about traditions and things that hold sentimental value to me. Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season. Of course we traditionally have dinner with our little family - and it is wonderful. It is also great to have the inclusion of our newest addition to the family - Richelle, Konnor, and Kaden. We just laugh and have a great time when we are all together. Another tradition of mine and Nick's is Black Friday. We scope out the ads and decide where we want to go, how early we want venture out, and who is strong enough to go with us :) This year Richelle and Konnor joined us and we had a very successful Black Friday shopping experience. Last weekend was our next chapter in this holiday season - Thanksmas. This was the second year we cel...