The reason for the Season

I have been feeling EXTRA festive this year and I'm not exactly sure why other than the fact that life is good. This year started out rocky with lots of stress but with faith and hard work it's ending on a very sweet note. I can't wait to go home and spoil all of our family with goodies this year! However, let's not forget the real reason for Christmas.... no not food but giving to others and loving your fellow man. As a Christian this holiday means a lot to me and has always been a celebrated one (mainly for the presents) but as I get older and family becomes more and more important the real reason for the season is shining through and I am so thankful.

One tradition Chad and I do every year is buying gifts for children that won't have a Christmas without them. I wish I had a million dollars to spend every Christmas for these families but we do what we can: 

The start of all the loot... I only wish I could see their faces when they get them.

 

 

I strongly urge everyone to get a least ONE gift for the needy this year. No matter how big or how small you will be bringing joy to someone who needs it this year.

 

 

Speaking of small... I was browsing People magazine the other day and came across the most disturbing picture ever:

Umm... the pose, the panties, the smirk. EW! Ryan I used to love you now you make me want to vomit...and it's a TWO page spread... look at those hairy thighs... it's like a train wreck.

 

 

Now back to someone I do love!

My furbaby turned 3 Saturday! Stop growing up Olive... I can't help but freak out a little bit that she is getting older. I want her to stay a puppy forever!!!