Cold Iowa.

our second stop.

I feel at home again.

ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!

Al and I are leaving for our Christmas vacation tonight - watch out Griswolds - ours just might match yours :)

We are heading up north to see family and loved ones and will be back close to the new year.

It's a crazy fun adventure and I am so unbelievably happy NOT to have to fly (even though no one believes me).

Many pictures will be taken - I'll try to post as much as I can....in between holding my new niece and cuddling with my nephew :)

xoxox

During this time of holiday hustle and bustle...remember the love. :)

xoxox

I'm hoping for rest this holiday season - as I count down the days until my break (yay for working at a school!).

I am hoping for everything to refocus :)

xoxoxo

Last night was my friend D's Christmas party.

It involved PJ's, card making and goodies.

Lots of laughter, gingerbread coffee and Dave Matthews playing softly in the background.

Just how a holiday party should be :)

xoxox

I love the red glow that surrounds my heart the week before Christmas.

On a side note, if you ever want to feel under pressure - do the majority of your Christmas shopping a few days before Christmas :)

I always try to achieve quiet bliss.

Sometimes that's not always possible while working in an office.

But I have those stolen moments from weeks I've had. That I can relive.

That makes the calm settle.

xoxox :)