Christmas & New Years 2014-2015

Christmas 2014

Christmas is a day that we spend time with our family and friends. Its a time to reminisce over the last year and to show your love for one another. We always have my siblings, and nieces and nephews over and it is the best time for us to be able to spend that time together as a family.

I love listening to my nieces and nephews talking about what they received for Christmas, hearing the excitement in their voices when talking about it, and seeing how enthusiastic they are when they are around their cousins.

It amazes me how fast each of them grow and how their personalities change each and every year. It is really amazing to be present for those moments, and I will continue to cherish them.

[Above Photos] Our Christmas Tree! :)

My mom and I put it up together this year since it's just my parents and I at home since my little sister moved away. I am always excited to spend time going out shopping to find the right gifts for my parents, and friends.

[Above Photos] My nephew Aidan and Auntie spending some one on one cuddling time on Christmas <3

[Above Photos]  My sister Sarah and I enjoying some wine on Christmas

Sarah, Ryan, Kirsten and James all stayed the night Christmas Eve to Christmas Day this last year. It was nice being able to spend Christmas morning with them. It was Kirsten and James's first Christmas together as a married couple :)

[Above Photos] My niece KateLynn and I

Little Katie gave me an angel necklace for Christmas, it was the sweetest thing!

[Above Photos] My parents and I

So lucky to have such wonderful parents!

[Above Photos] Sisters  <3

Sarah, Kirsten, Me, and Jennifer

[Above Photos] Left - Annabella and I, Right- Kirsten, Bella and I

I always have a great time going out to find the absolute BEST gifts for my dog every year for Christmas. She sure does love her toys, treats, and sweaters! :)

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New Years 2015

Celebrated the coming New Year with my parents and Annabella (dog)

It was nice to spend time with my parents this year!

I am really lucky to have both of my parents in my life - They love and support me in everything that I do, and are my biggest cheerleaders during school.

[Above Photo] Celebrating the New Year right!

It's amazing to me how quickly each year passes and how many changes come each year. There are so many changes coming in 2015 for my family and myself.