Festivus for the rest of us.

Let's start with Baking and Bonding! As per tradition, Stephen and I, and Liz and Jay, Brad and Ash, all the parents and Jord met up at the Ronketto's to commence with some SERIOUS baking. The gingerbread house building contest commenced. There were obstacles as the gingerbread houses were about 3 inches tall and 3 inches wide. If you would like to vote for the winner, feel free to visit Ashley's facebook page. Just keep in mind that Jordan cheated, Liz and Jay's hose was not even whole, Brad didn't actually do anything, Ashley commandeered both her and Brad's houses, and Stephen pulled the God card.... Just food for thought.  The rest of the night consisted of lots of sugar, dirty jokes, cigars, beer, and being verrry sleepy. It was a wonderful kick off to the Christmas festivities!

  

Then, Christmas Eve was a Stephen and me celebration! We spent the day relaxing, finishing up Christmas wrapping and such, and then we feasted! Grandpa got us a package of Omaha Steak products, so we partook in the Filet Mignon, twice baked potatoes, and some awesome Broccoli. It was an awesome date and a wonderful meal! Best first Christmas Ever together.

Then Christmas day came along and I had to work..............It got better though. After work, we headed over to Stephen's parents and had a real Christmas day! We feasted, we wii'd, we feasted some more, and we had a lot of fun. It was an awesome Christmas day! 

We stayed the night at the Eich's, went to church in the morning, and laid around watching some serious football then next day. Ahhh... life. The week was work. That's pretty much it. Then came NEW YEARS-MAS! I worked on New Years Eve, and then we headed down to my parents house. Had Thanksgiving dinner (don't ask), then off to the Millers for New Years Eve festivities! We played this game, that's not really Beer Pong, but it pretty much is, except there is not a table, it's more that you use your body.... and as that sounds inappropriate, I am just gonna put some pictures up. 

So, we got home late, slept for a long time, and then it was officially, Christmas (the second). We had an awesome breakfast of Mimosa's and Cinnamon rolls. Matt and Megs surprised us all and Christmas could really begin! It was so fun having Miles and Ramona there; Miles, because he is really funny and thinks every present is his, and Ramona because she is just precious. The day was spent eating, opening presents, and once again, watching football. (I have found that football has become an integral part of my life since marrying Stephen and it is actually really fun when you know what is going on.)

 

So, the Christmas of Oh-ten is officially over and Oh-eleven(?) has begun. It was a pretty great year last year, so we will have to see what is going to make this year even better.  Love to all and to all a good year.