What might I be describing you might ask? oh Just Christmas 2014
To say that it arrived overnight is an understatement. I contribute the rush of Christmas this year to Thanksgiving being so late. Normally, I have a lull week in November to get my brain wrapped around what is going on before BANG December is upon us.
OH NO! 2014
So despite its quick arrival. Christmas was a huge success. The lights, decorations, and family time is just one of my favorite things. I love to curl up on the couch at night and stare at the glow of the Christmas tree while drinking hot chocolate watching a Hallmark movie. AHHH doesn't that just sound perfect???
So we celebrated our Hay Christmas first. It also happened to fall on Rob's birthday. So it was like a double celebration except Rob had to work so he missed out on part of his own party (yes, it was sad). On a happy note, we did get to enjoy great snack food including my aunts amazing seafood puffs (not sure of the exact name). Let's just say they are to die for delicious.
The next celebration was Christmas Eve with my parents. That consists of opening presents in a circle one person at a time. Yes it takes awhile but its tradition. Then we head off to candlelight service. This year we went to the church Rob and I attend in Arcadia. This is my absolute MOST favorite thing I do during Christmas. There is just magic, awe and an indescribable feeling that comes over me as I sit in a pew and listen to the story of Jesus's birth. If you have never been to a candlelight service, I HIGHLY recommend attending one. It will change your life for the better.
So after the service I headed back to my parents house to stay the night. Rob had to work Christmas Eve and Christmas night (bummer right?!?) So we all go to bed and then the worse case scenario happens! What might that be you ask??? Oh you know just throwing up all night Christmas Eve. Yes, it happened. I'm just saying it was a blessing in disguise because I never stay at my parents house and I would have been home alone, so if I was going to be sick that was the night for it happen. I'm pretty sure it was caused by the strong antibiotics that I have been taking for a sinus infection. I am much better thanks to the TLC of my dear mother and sister and father!
So Christmas day was kind of low key after the eventful night we had. We woke up and Santa had delivered presents to the living room. (Yes Santa still and forever will deliver to the Hill house!) Then we headed to my grandmother Hill's house to eat breakfast and open presents. After that we went to my other grandmother Hay's house and gave her presents. Then we went back to my grandmother Hill's house and ate lunch. Afterwards I drove home to my house and Rob was awake from working the night before. We opened presents and then I napped like I have never napped before! After I woke up I felt a MILLION times better. It never seizes to amaze me what the power of sleep can do.
After waking up I started packing for Dallas where Rob and I along with my family attended the Zaxby's Heart of Dallas Bowl to cheer on our LA Tech Dawgs on for a WIN!!!
Whew! No wonder I slept until 10:30 today. I'm still recovering from my whirlwind weekend and busy Monday. Hoping the rest of break will be SLOW.
Can't wait to see what 2015 brings!!!!
