Life Is Good

It is finally here...Christmas Eve! We managed to make it to my husband's family's home late yesterday afternoon. We left work about an hour early hoping to get out in front of the snowstorm that was making its way to the area but we didn't have very good luck. We managed to get out of town early but still had to travel through the blowing snow. Our normal 45 minute trip took about 1.5 hrs and we had to travel, amongst all of the other travelers, at about 40 miles per hour for the majority of the trip. But we made it here safe and sound!

We were able to visit for a bit, have dinner together, open presents, and then visit some more before playing a few games and then hitting the bed around 1:00 a.m. It was a long, but fun, day. The kids had a blast playing with cousin "H!"

After we all got up and "going" this morning we had a Christmas Eve brunch -- it was DELICIOUS and included a pomegranate and lime drink, fresh fruit (apples, bananas, kiwi, and oranges), ham, eggs, cheesy hashbrown potatoes, and even some spice cake bread. Again, what can I say...it was WONDERFUL...thanks A&K!

After brunch we took the time to clean up the mess we made opening presents the evening before and also some more time to visit. We will probably be leaving soon as there is suppose to be a break in the snow/sleet between 3:30 and 5:00 p.m. before this storm really starts whipping up some trouble. Since my family's home is about 2 hours from here that will give us an opportunity to hit the road before dark and hopefully experience somewhat decent travels between here and there.

And now, a couple of pictures from our holiday adventures thus far! (Wish us safe travels to my parents home).

The kiddos by the tree...

One of my Christmas gifts from "K!" (A donation on my behalf to Love Without Boundaries)

Our very own "Tinkerbells!"

Our brunch beverage...yummy!

Some of the wonderful snow we've received thus far...