JYC - Dec 2 & 14 - 16

Well, Christmas is over, but holiday excursions are still going on in my neck of the woods. The kids went to their dad's yesterday afternoon and had their Christmas with him today. They got spoiled once again by Santa. :) Serenity got her Easy Bake Oven left at her Dad's. She was super excited according to her Dad. And Austin got a Nintendo DS. So they will have some fun things to play with for a while. I have some photos from our Christmas here to share but that will be another post. 

Right now, I have some pages from my JYC album that I finally completed as I am playing catch up. As you can see, one of the pages dates back to the 2nd of December. I had to wait for some photos to come in before I finished some of my pages and this was one of them. 

The 2nd of December I discussed the weather around here during this time of year. We haven't had even a lick of snow yet! It's just been rain, cold and leaves blowing around. So I got a good shot of the leaves on the ground for this page and added some lovely Prima leaves to go along with it. 

On the 14th I explained how we go through the process of opening gifts on Christmas morning. We generally have the kids take turns handing out the gifts. Sometimes we do it. It just depends, but most of the time it is the kids. They are good about it and usually don't fight....much that is. :) 

When it comes to having visitors during the holidays, we normally don't. We are the ones visiting others. Every year after we celebrate Christmas we take a trip to Ohio to see Keith's parents. So I made my visitors page on the 15th about how we go to visit them every year. This year, however it will only be Keith and the kids going since I have to be at work this week and can't get off since it is a new job. That's okay though, I really just want the kids to have fun. That's what is most important. They are super excited to leave on Wednesday morning. When I head off for work, they will probably be heading out on the road. I will really miss them. Luckily they won't be gone too long. 

On the 16th it was all about what you are grateful for. This year I am most grateful for my family. They have been so supportive with all of the stuff that went on with me regarding my job situation this year. Especially Keith....he is the best boyfriend a girl could ask for. I'm blessed, and very grateful we found one another almost five years ago. I know we will be together for the rest of our lives. :) 

I hope you have enjoyed my share this evening. Tomorrow I will be up bright and early to go to work. I'm happy to be going back. I'll have some more shares of my JYC album and also photos from Christmas for you within the next few days.