Christmas has come and gone.
Sigh.
But it was beautiful! Santa brought me wonderful things!
One was SNOW!!!!!! It has never in my lifetime snowed on Christmas Day and it did this year. It didn't stick, but it sure was pretty falling! Apparently, it stuck the next day, but we were in Jackson when that happened. Mom took pictures.
One was a fun-filled visit from my brother and his awesome girlfriend, Dervon. We were able to do so many fun things besides just hang out and open gifts. We went on a tour of Sloss Furnace, then up to Vulcan, and then to Sips-N-Strokes...all in one day! So fun!
Alas, they have flown back to DC. I am still in Birmingham.
Santa also brought me a Cricut! I am BEYOND ecstatic! Mom and I played with it last night. I cannot wait to cut out all the little things and learn all the tricks!
Ben gave me a beautiful purple sweater for Christmas...perfect to go with his Christmas present from me...LAKERS TICKETS!!!!!!!!! We are going to see the Lakers play the Hawks in March! I'm a genius. Best wife ever.
I also got a North Face rain jacket, GLEE Season 1, CDs, a pretty scarf, new sweaters, and lots more! I am blessed.
Ben's family banded together to give him enough money and gift cards to buy a new TV for the living room since I refused to contribute because the one we had was just fine. We now have a beautiful new 42" TV in the living room. And the 32" that was in the living room is now in our bedroom making it a movie theatre. Geez.
2011 is in two days. TWO DAYS!!!!! I can't believe it!
We are ringing in the New Year with friends in one of our favorite cities, New Orleans! It should be PACKED because it's New Year's (of course) and the Sugar Bowl is this weekend! I will not be letting go of Ben's hand.
Things I'm looking forward to in 2011:
Watching Alabama beat Michigan State on New Year's Day in the Capitol One Bowl.
Watching Auburn beat Oregon in the National Championship.
Watching Cam Newton draft 1st round in the NFL, leaving Auburn in his dust. (HA!)
Building my career.
Helping my husband build his career as he returns to school.
Having my husband's dreams (hopefully) come true in June.
Lakers v. Hawks in March.
New beginnings, wherever the Department of Public Safety puts us.
A return to DC in June to visit my brother.
Our third wedding anniversary on August 30th.
Turning 25 in October.
Another holiday season and the adjustments we'll have to make because of Ben's new job.
Starting to try to start a family. (Redundant, no?)
Let's not forget, though, that 2010 was a great year.
My favorite things about 2010:
GLEE!!!! This season was a fun theme year. The Britney episode was amazing.
Charlotte. She is the world's greatest dog. I don't know what I did before her.
Our summer trip to New Orleans.
My trip with Mom to Atlanta.
One of the best seasons of Top Chef ever.
Having A Pig and A Paintbrush boom.
My favorite trends/beauty products of 2010 that I hope continue into 2011 because I've invested too much money into them (I've included links):
Ulta Professionals Nail Polish - I bite my nails unless they are painted and this is the best, chip free polish I've ever found! Good Clean Fawn and Scarlet Starlet are my faves.
Maybelline Falsies mascara - Makes my lashes so long! Waterproof is WATERPROOF.
My Toms - Buy one pair, and Toms gives a pair to a child in need in a 3rd world country.
Shoedazzle - Seriously.
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion - If a zit starts to come up, dab a little on this at night, wash it off in the morning, and I swear it's gone. It's a little pricey, but worth it.
Platform stillettos like these - LOVE THEM. Can't get enough of them. Husband is thinking of building shelves in the closet for them.
Motocross boots - Want some. Can't afford them.
Long sweater cardigans - These are adorable and so easy to wear.
So, as 2010 comes to a close, I leave you with a great song. The Counting Crows are one of my favorite bands and this song plays continuously in my head the last week of December every year. Enjoy the brilliance that is Adam Duritz.
Random Trivia Fact: BABY NAMES ARE IN!!!!
Worst Celebrity Baby Name of 2010 - Buddy Bear Maurice (Chef Jamie Oliver)
Best Celebrity Baby Name of 2010 - Grace Margaret (Mark Wahlberg)
It was a GREAT Year! And gonna be even better this year!!
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