Let's Rewind a Bit

Since it's been awhile, let's back up a little bit.  October ended with nothing other than Halloween.  We ducked out on the very few trick-or-treaters that actually make their way to our street and went grocery shopping instead.  Exciting, I know.  We did manage to carve some pumpkins though.  I think we had more fun watching Millie than the actually carving the pumpkins.

We spent Paul's 26th birthday at the Nitty Gritty with friends and doing what he loves to do most on a Thursday night - playing volleyball.  I worked on school work.  :)  November was pretty uneventful.  We celebrated my grandma's 80th birthday and enjoyed great Thanksgivings with both of our families.  

December started with a weekend spent with some great friends from college.  We had a blast making Christmas cookies.  Then it was only 15 minutes in and we still had to make the rest.  3 hours later we swore we'd never make cookies again!  We had a great time at the Christmas party for Paul's school.  We danced the night away and were able to spend time with some great friends.

On Friday we said goodbye to one of our best friends.  Our dog, Peaches, had to be put to sleep after 14 wonderful years of memories.  We're all sad to see her go, but know that she's much happier now chasing birds and airplanes like she used to.  I just hope there are some cows in Heaven that will let her lick out their ears.  Its one of her favorite things to do!  

And that brings us here.  Yesterday was 6 months away from our wedding and a week away from hosting my mom's family for Christmas then 3 more days of Christmas fun.  The tree is up, decorations are hung, and shopping is almost finished.  Tonight we head out for our annual shopping trip with Dad.  Sometimes I think we'll be 40 and still shopping with Dad.  It's one of our favorite Christmas traditions!  

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and in case we're not back before then, a Happy New Year as well!