Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

I had a lovely, low key day. I woke up at 9:15, opened my stocking in my room as per tradition, and Jack threw up on my Dad and the floor. Melissa and Randy came over and we Facetimed with Matt and Kate as Mia opened up her new Bitty Baby (that she loved). Then we got to opening our presents!

Look at my cute lil seester

Let's just get a close up of that cute wrapping paper.

New Mr. Darcy ornament, imported from Bath

Opening up presents is the greatest thing, same with giving them. My Dad picked out this nativity scene  from Peru from the store 10,000 Villages. Nicely done.

 My mom tracked down this crane after my dad spotted it while they were in York. Nicely done, Mom.

My haul- not pictured, 3 months in Europe. Can you spot the two American Girl items? Once a hardcore AG lover, always a hardcore AG lover.

This will do, thank you.

After breakfast casserole and sticky buns, and lunchtime later, I worked on my puzzle and we went to see Saving Mr. Banks (obsessed). But this puzzle is coming along, it is a toughie. 

I've spent two weeks at home now. We leave for Utah tomorrow and I am both very sad and very happy. I love my bed, my room, my own space, and my puppy, but I get to see my family that I haven't seen in 8 months, celebrate more Christmas, and then start school where I'm taking skiing and ballet and living in close proximities to my new best friends. I can say that things are looking very bright!

Merry Christmas from me to you!

Peace, and Blessin's

Though I am far from a dedicated blogger, I do love recording these moments. I also love being able to share the goodness I encounter in my life with you readers! With this holiday season all around me, I just feel the power of gratitude. I love the people I've had in my life for a while, and all my new friends that just bring light and joy into my life. I head home next week, having finished my very first semester of college, and it's hard to believe all the lovely and challenging adventures I have experienced these past four months! Again, I'm just so very grateful for where I've ended up. I know it's no mistake that I have been through these joys and met these people, and I've been through enough challenges to appreciate them. I've become so much happier and appreciative of what I have, and girl, shoot. I love life.

First of all, 

1. Was with the brightest beam of sunshine and friendship, Becky Vance.

2. Was at my now most favorite venue, Velour.

3. Saw THE Mindy Gledhill in concert, and it was a magical of magics Christmas special. She's such a talent, and a genuinely clever, honest, and beautiful human being.

This semester, I had the privilege (with a dose of begrudging) made it through the process of costuming 40 people in 1960 period costumes, and running 4 costume changes all in a 40 minute show with little budget! Phew, it took a lot of time and a lot of people, but it was such a worthwhile experience in the end. I've made great friends and have made a lot of connections that will really pay of. The 70+ hours well spent.

{Some views from the wings}

 My staff/greatest new pals!

 See? Beckshs you're the greatest!

I came home one day to the sweetest surprise from my padres! Flowers and chocolates, and note for finals well wishes. Oh, this made my whole week. 

Saturday night, I had to opportunity to spend time with my grandpa. He is so, so sweet and I wish I could've spent more time over there this semester.

So, this morning I bid adieu to Biology 100.

I treated myself to Guru's- my favorite local joint. I know the sausage looks disgusting, but I was actually delicious. Plus their hot chocolate, and I was out of the 7 am final funk. Go before 11 on weekdays and 1 pm on Saturdays and get the Huevos Rancheros for breakfast!

Tonight, we had our ward Christmas party, and it was very pleasant. Try putting a peppermint kiss, caramel kiss, and a mint kiss in your cocoa, and bam.

 Intense Christmas village.

And finally, shout out to some of the fabulous ladies I know!

:)

Happy December 10th!

Love,
Megan Marie

P.S. Happy birthday Raven. You have influenced my vocabulary more than you know.

Belated Festivus

Even though it is now February, I still wanted to post the rest of the pictures from December! We just got a new computer so now I'm able to upload pictures from our camera easily. 

Here are a few photos from my daddy's big 5-0! (totally just realized the connection to our favorite Hawaii 5-0)

Since we ended up going to Utah before Christmas Day, we had our own mini-Christmas with Melissa and Randy.

(Most of this loot was going to the grandkids in Utah) 

Lego's and an iPad

My favorite cat lady.

M&R know me so well.

 Now we're getting to Christmas Eve/Day at Mike and Moka's.

 Okay, I was playing with the settings on the camera and this crazy picture happened. It just makes me laugh because it is so ridiculous! 

 The best photo we could get of the little nuggets Christmas morning!

This is what happens when my parents give Kate the best gift ever... tickets to Celine Dion in Vegas!

Dr. Matt gets an iPad

the "I think there is no more presents for me" pout

I love my Mak Attack!

 Later in the day I got to visit my Grandparents and my grandma wrapped one of the best gifts for me..

My Grandma is an amazing painter and she painted the picture I took of a felucca while I was in Egypt. I just love it and it is now framed and hanging in my room.

 As Christmas day winds down..

FaceTiming with the Canadians

 and to all a good night.


Thank you for letting me post a few months late- I've missed this here blog! I'll be back soon.


Love,
Megan Marie