Thankful

It is back to the real world this week. We enjoyed two and a half extra days off last week for Thanksgiving. It was really nice to have a break. It was much needed, and I feel like I can now make it to Christmas. We spent our Thanksgiving on the coast with Patrick's family. We had a great time visiting with everyone and eating LOTS of good food. Patrick's Nana had everyone on her side over on Thanksgiving day. There were about 55 people there. It was fun to see new and old faces and enjoy all the food. Friday, not too much shopping was done. We headed back to Hattiesburg because Mrs. Tammy had to be in Moselle for a wedding rehearsal that night. Patrick and I enjoyed watching football (although USM did NOT pull through for us). Saturday we did a little shopping and off to the wedding we went. It was a beautiful ceremony. It brought back many memories. Sometimes it makes me want to get married again! ha! Don't worry Mom and Dad it will not happen. It just brings back many happy, wonderful memories.

Patrick and I are thankful for many things this Thanksgiving. We have been abundantly blessed. We have a nice place to live, good jobs, great family and friends, a wonderful church home, and each other. Can't ask for much more. Let me be clear, we have our ups and downs, but we are still incredibly blessed.

My most favorite time of the year is in full swing now. I have always loved Christmas, the meaning behind it, and giving to others. But, this year holds extra special meaning. It's our first Christmas together. I am beyond excited! We have been decorating machines. I can't wait to show you what we have been up to.

Christmas is 25 days away!!!! I need to get busy wrapping presents. I am almost done with my shopping. I am ready to have everyone taken care of!

I hope everyone has a great holiday season. I'll be back soon to share some pictures of our first Christmas decorations.

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So, it's been about two weeks this time. A little better. I am sure you do not want to hear again how busy I have been, and how I have been meaning to blog, and have not! :-) Back to what has been going on.

The weekend we were thinking about going to New Orleans to watch USM play did not happen. USM lost to UAB the week before in double overtime by one point. Talk about heart broken. It was a sad day to be a Golden Eagle. We did enjoy the weekend on the coast. I bought lots of Christmas stuff to decorate with and even a few Christmas presents. I am ready to have my Christmas presents bought and wrapped so that I can enjoy the rest of the holidays. It really is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the act of giving gifts just as much as I enjoy receiving them.

This weekend after much debate we decided to stay home. Well, Patrick went to the Brandon football game with his dad on Friday night. Brandon did so good. They are playing Oak Grove this coming weekend at Oak Grove. I am so glad that we will get to go. Oak Grove is my Alma Mater, but I would by lying if I said I did not want Brandon and especially Jacob to do well. Getting side tracked: On Saturday we had a pretty lazy day, we did something really fun (which I will tell you about later), and I got some errands done. It was nice to be able to get some things done. I have not felt good the past few days though. I guess it is just a cold or something. Hoping to turn the corner soon.

But, the week is starting and we must press onward. USM plays Houston on Saturday. Hoping for a big win. They beat a ranked UCF team this weekend. And the basketball team is off to a great start too!

On another note,three football players were tragically shot today, really is sad, unnecessary violence. My heart goes out to their friends and family. Praying for a full recovery.

Hope everyone has a great week! Here is a sneak peak of what we have been up to! :-) More to come soon!