Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas in Virginia this year. Each year we alternate where we spend Christmas and Thanksgiving. We definitely missed Josh's family however it was very nice not to travel far and to get a little rest in. The week of Christmas was great (thanks to the snow) - I was able to work from home on Monday and Tuesday. I worked Wednesday and had Thursday (Christmas Eve) and Friday (Christmas Day) off. Cody was getting so spoiled having Mommy and Daddy home. Here are a few pictures from the holiday.

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Snow Videos

Holiday Blizzard 2009

This weekend hit us with a very unexpected snow storm. We had plans to be with our friends Mike & Katie in NYC. Friday afternoon, we dropped Cody off at day care with the intention of leaving him there for the entire weekend. Around 3:30, Josh was on his way to pick me up from work so we could drive straight to NYC. We were starting to get nervous about the snow coming and made a game-time decision. Josh called Mike and asked if it would be possible to cancel our hotel rooms at the last minute. The hotel was understanding of weather and let us cancel. We then went back to doggie day care and picked Cody back up to bring him home. I have never been to NYC during Christmas and was really looking forward to seeing the tree. Also, we were really looking forward to spending time with Mike & Katie. The weather had alternative plans for us, though.

Here are some photos from the blizzard. Cody has truly enjoyed himself this weekend.

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The Ballet

Melissa and I went to see the New York Ballet Company at the Kennedy Center on Saturday (Thanks, Sandy!).

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Christmas Decorations

I got this awesome ornament centerpeice at Crate & Barrel. I didn't get the ornament they had on the display. I just used my own. :-)

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My awesome Christmas tree.

Theme: Whites, Creams, Silvers

Accent Color: Aqua or Turquoise

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Cantley Christmas Cookie Party

Brad & Michelle hosted their annual Christmas Cookie Party. This is the first we have attended. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and several people were unable to make it due to the snow.

Larry & Carolyn came in from West virginia. It was great to see them again.

I made Oreo Balls to take to the party. This recipe comes from the Wilson family and tastes great but is extremely rich.


Brad, Michelle, Morgan & Megan
(Per Michelle's request - she wants everyone to know she is 8 months pregnant in this photo - haha) :-)

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US! :-)

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Carolyn

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Oreo Balls

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Thanksgiving

We traveled to WV for Thanksgiving. Since Sarah lives in Charleston now, we were able to stay with her! I am so very excited she is expecting a little girl who I can spoil with tons of pink things!

On Thanksgiving day, we attended two dinners. The first was at Dorris' house at 1 pm and the second was at Larry & Carolyn's at 6 pm. Needless to say, we were STUFFED by the end of the day!

It was nice to catch up with Josh's family and Sarah, BJ and her family. I am looking forward to spending Christmas in Virginia with my family and not dealing with traveling during the holidays this year.

Sarah & Me:

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Josh & Jenna:

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Cody & Maddie:

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