The holidays are my favorite time of year, like most people. I love having the time to be able to focus on the many things I have to be thankful for, the opportunity to celebrate my Savior, Jesus Christ, and spend so much time with family. I was happy to be back home this year. Before Thanksgiving I was already begging my parents to get out the Christmas decorations. Between college and and my mission, I haven't decorated the house in years. So I was so stoked. Well, I lost interest quickly. I remember it being so much more fun than it actually was... I still don't understand why we completely transform our houses for a month. Seems pretty silly. But let's be real, it looks fantastic! Anyways, this holiday season I was working two jobs. I was blessed when I got home to find two jobs where my schedules never conflicted. I was working like crazy. Sometimes I would have 14 hour days with only 15 minutes to switch from one job to another. I'm still not sure how I survived...
One of my Favorite things we did was go to the LA temple to look at the lights. I was fortunate to go twice this year! The first time we went with the Mautz family. I love any chance I have to be with them. While walking around the temple grounds, I saw a familiar face. It kinda took me by surprise because it just seemed like it couldn't be true. But it was. The one and only Karlie Kenyon who just returned home from her mission a few days before AND met Adam while there. It was no coincidence that I ran into her.
Christmas morning was the usual. We wore matching pajamas. Opened presents. Ate breakfast. Normal stuff. But the best part of the day came when we got to skype with Cody!!! Oh my gosh. Seriously I was so happy. I haven't talked to him since last Christmas when he was home and I was out. We just switched places. He was so happy! And so skinny! I'm so proud of him and his desire to serve The Lord and the people of Mexico.
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Then, we had New Years! I absolutely LOVE NYE. Of course, I'm not one to make resolutions because then I have no room for failure. It's a win win. Every year we go over to the Mautz residence and play a nice friendly game of sh*t on your neighbor. This year I made it farther than I ever have before. What did that get me? A notebook. I was so tired the whole night. I even asked at 10 o'clock if we could just pretend it was midnight and call it quits. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?! The old people weren't even tired. I know, I'm pathetic. Now to address the question that I'm sure is on everyone's minds... Did I get a New Years kiss? No, I didn't. Shocking I know. Maybe next year.
So here's to 2015!!
Then, we had New Years! I absolutely LOVE NYE. Of course, I'm not one to make resolutions because then I have no room for failure. It's a win win. Every year we go over to the Mautz residence and play a nice friendly game of sh*t on your neighbor. This year I made it farther than I ever have before. What did that get me? A notebook. I was so tired the whole night. I even asked at 10 o'clock if we could just pretend it was midnight and call it quits. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?! The old people weren't even tired. I know, I'm pathetic. Now to address the question that I'm sure is on everyone's minds... Did I get a New Years kiss? No, I didn't. Shocking I know. Maybe next year.
So here's to 2015!!
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