So I had to get my room ready for Christmas because I LOVE all holidays. So my mom helped me create a snowman and a wreath for my door. I also had some garland up with candy canes and ornaments hanging from it.
For our holiday party at school, the students made an ornament by painting their hand white and holding the ornament. This created a pattern that looks like snowmen. When the white dried, they were able to use paint pens and glitter glue to create scarves, hats, eyes, noses, and scenery.
My kiddos were all so sweet. I got so many great gifts and HANDMADE cards! I love handmade cards. They make my day and the kids put so much effort into them, it shows they truly do care (even during the times or turmoil where they think I am being "mean"). I meant to take pictures of all of them, but forgot because of the speed of the day! That last day sped by so fast, I am glad I took some pictures, because chances are, I won't remember the details in a month.
Once school was out for the break, I was really able to use my creative juices that have been closed up for four months! I created ornaments out of corks (I can't take credit for this idea. I got the idea off pinterst.com). I hung these ornaments off gifts for different people. I also created these jewelry/key hangers for some people.
Before Christmas day was very relaxing. I got to work out everyday. I ran errands. I organized my room. I watched TV. But after Christmas break was a whirlwind. It started with a dinner with my sorority sisters. It was so great to catch up with everyone! A group picture from that will come later due to the fact that I haven't put the pictures onto my computer from my "good" camera (these pictures on here are just from my phone). The next stop was Williamsburg, VA. I know I mentioned it during an earlier post, but some family friends live up there. We had a great first night (besides hitting a deer five miles from their house). They always welcome us with open arms. We left the next day to go to DC where Harrison lives. Lucy and I spent New Year's Eve in DC and got the opportunity to catch up with an old sorority sister and see the White House (which I haven't seen since I was 8).
New Year's Eve was a blast and after a long train ride back to Williamsburg, my mom and I left Virginia the next day (January 2nd). We got home, unpacked, and repacked, because Thursday, January 3 we packed up the car and headed to Baton Rouge, LA! We figured it up and we went through 7 states in 7 days. Talk about a tour of the Southeast! We cheered the Tigers Gymnastics team on to a victory and toured the facilities. It was great to reunite with friends and eat some real Louisiana food!
Once we traveled safely back home, I hit the ground running the very next day (Monday, January 7). Report cards were due and lessons had to be taught! I also started my semester for grad school. Two classes, a full time job, and my sanity is what I hope to end the semester with.
This past weekend, I ran the Hot Chocolate 15K in Atlanta. It was a very cool race. We ran down by the zoo, through Grant Park, Inman Park, and back to Turner Field. It was a different route than the Thanksgiving Half Marathon, so it gave me a change of scenery. The best part, though, is at the end of the race, you get a giant "mug" of chocolate!
YUMMY! I also went to a precious little girl's 2nd birthday party. I have pictures below of the "Elmo" tutu I made for her. I am very proud of the tutu and if you look closely, the orange is sparkly. I made the tutu in the car on the way to Atlanta. My mom will be finding orange glitter for years to come. So, whew, there is a recap of the last month of my life! I hope to add some more pictures soon. I have a lot of wedding stuff coming up soon. And by the way, four good friends got engaged over the break, so this may become the blog of good wedding ideas! Until next time, good night!
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