Christmas 2014

Christmas this year was a good one. I know sometimes it's so easy to think about what we don't have this year or how goals weren't met or how plans don't go as you thought. For me personally, this year we were REALLY hoping to get a sweet bundle of joy. Around the holidays going through infertility seem to be hardest of times. I would be lying if I said that it doesn't make my heart hurt knowing we don't have a sweet babe to snuggle with this Christmas, but at the same time, I did not want this to be the reason my holiday was ruined. I thought about it often but tried to think of the reasons I am blessed and what I have now. So today, I tried to put to the side of what I don't have and see what I do have this Christmas. Besides, we all know that Christmas is about the birth of our Savior, giving, and being grateful.

So, to start of this holiday season, we started out by going to Caleb's grandmas house Christmas Eve morning for a brunch and party with the Niederer family. We had a big brunch, played bingo, chatted and hung out. Then later that evening we headed over to my families house for a Christmas Eve dinner and party/get together..whatever you wanna call it. 

Little Kash man. Cute as can be!

After the party, we headed home. Me and Caleb pretty much hung out for the rest of the night. 

I love him so so much! Who doesn't like smooches by the Christmas tree late at night? ;)

Christmas day, we slept in..sorta. My alarm still had to wake me up at 9. haha We got ready and I had Caleb open his gifts. Long story short, we didn't do much for Christmas this year. We have gotten ourselves a lot this year and I had just bought a really nice flat iron that was counted as my Christmas present. Caleb was going to order himself a new computer case a couple weeks ago, but when he went to order it, they were out of stock till Jan. So I felt bad that he didn't have anything for Christmas day. So without him knowing, I went out and picked him up a few things. He still plans on getting his case but that wont be for a few weeks.

I ended up getting him a new hoodie, a circular rubics cube, a couple of metal mind puzzle link game things, some new socks, a nerf basketball hoop (as an inside joke) and a few treats. And let me just say..that hoodie on him.....mmm ;) ;)

We also got Libbie a couple of new toys as well. She totally loves them and brings us them all the time to play. After our little Christmas, we headed out to stop by Caleb's parents, then off to my parent's. When we stepped outside we were surprised to see as much snow as we did! Remember how we live in a basement? We can't really see outside and our blinds are always shut since people are outside all the time. So we don't really know what the weather is like unless we go outside. So yes, where my house is, there was probably a good 7 or 8 inches of new snow. Some areas more and some less since it was SO windy. So all you people that wished for a white Christmas, I'd say you got your wish. 

From Caleb's mom, she always like to get Caleb a funny cheap gift that just makes us all laugh. This year...

hahahaha we were dying.

Then to my parent's we went. Here's some pics. 

Baby Kash

The nephews and my sister.

Opening presents. We both ended up with NICE slippers, a gift card to Edwards theater, and a pots and pans set that was MUCHLY needed. Thank you mom, dad,Tyson, Andrea and Arlen.

Just chillin in a box :)

Helping grandma open her present.

And just us. :) 

All day today I couldn't help but be so grateful for my family (both sides) and especially Caleb. This is mine and Caleb's 6th Christmas spent together, 5 being married. Even though we don't have a little one to hold this year, I am seriously TRULY blessed to spend yet another Christmas with Caleb. I am grateful, and I am blessed. Merry Christmas!