Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Merry Everything!
10 reasons why we are happy it's almost Christmas-
10. A month break from grad school
It is also worth mentioning that I finished the semester with a 4.0, which I don't think matters that much, but I worked hard for it so I have to brag just a little bit. Also, I am 1/2 way to my masters!
9. Over a week break from work
We will be using, not losing, our paid time off.
8. Christmas tree
We bought and decorated a tree despite the fact that we won't be home much over Christmas. It's gorgeous!
7. Christmas cookies
We attempted to make Christmas cookies last night but encountered a few hiccups. First, we forgot to let the dough sit in the refrigerator for an hour. Second, we didn't know there was a difference between parchment and wax paper so the first batch of cookies were ruined. A quick phone call to mom confirmed we could not bake wax paper. Sorry but I was never taught how to bake! In the end, we were able to fill three Christmas tins with raspberry pinwheels which are awesome. Hopefully not related, I woke up on the middle of the night with the stomach flu that is going around. Either that or too much cookie dough!
6. Christmas shopping
I live for this, Drew does not.
5. Eggnog
Drew lives for this, I do not.
4. New York City
Mary, Mrs. Malerich, Mom and I took a day trip to NYC last Friday to tour the Met and a goth exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology. It was a fabulous day. Drew and I are going to NYC again on Jan. 2 to hang out before my cousin's Jan. 3 wedding.
3. Weddings!
Meg and Steve are getting married on Jan.3 in NJ and we can't wait. Family weddings require a lot of stretching and stamina in order to keep up with my dad and uncle's dancing. Drew and I have been practicing by swimming laps, tai chi, and sprints each morning. Just kidding! In all seriousness though, I am pretty obsessed with the dress I bought for the wedding and that makes me super happy.
2. Food!
Our mom's Christmas cookin'- enough said!
1. Family and Friends
Drew and I are going to see our entire family this holiday season which is a great joy and accomplishment considering how big they are! First we are spending Christmas Eve and day in Alexandria with my family, grandma and aunt. Then we are heading to Harrisburg, PA to spend the day with the Lenzi side of the family. Off to the Northern Neck we go after that to celebrate the holidays with Mom and Dad C, and the Norris and Christopher side of the family. Last, we are heading to NJ, right outside of NYC, for Meg and Steve's wedding with the whole Mascelli side. We are so blessed we get to see everyone!
Merry Everything and Happy Always to Everyone.
Pics of NYC and the Findley's Tacky Christmas Party.
10. A month break from grad school
It is also worth mentioning that I finished the semester with a 4.0, which I don't think matters that much, but I worked hard for it so I have to brag just a little bit. Also, I am 1/2 way to my masters!
9. Over a week break from work
We will be using, not losing, our paid time off.
8. Christmas tree
We bought and decorated a tree despite the fact that we won't be home much over Christmas. It's gorgeous!
7. Christmas cookies
We attempted to make Christmas cookies last night but encountered a few hiccups. First, we forgot to let the dough sit in the refrigerator for an hour. Second, we didn't know there was a difference between parchment and wax paper so the first batch of cookies were ruined. A quick phone call to mom confirmed we could not bake wax paper. Sorry but I was never taught how to bake! In the end, we were able to fill three Christmas tins with raspberry pinwheels which are awesome. Hopefully not related, I woke up on the middle of the night with the stomach flu that is going around. Either that or too much cookie dough!
6. Christmas shopping
I live for this, Drew does not.
5. Eggnog
Drew lives for this, I do not.
4. New York City
Mary, Mrs. Malerich, Mom and I took a day trip to NYC last Friday to tour the Met and a goth exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology. It was a fabulous day. Drew and I are going to NYC again on Jan. 2 to hang out before my cousin's Jan. 3 wedding.
3. Weddings!
Meg and Steve are getting married on Jan.3 in NJ and we can't wait. Family weddings require a lot of stretching and stamina in order to keep up with my dad and uncle's dancing. Drew and I have been practicing by swimming laps, tai chi, and sprints each morning. Just kidding! In all seriousness though, I am pretty obsessed with the dress I bought for the wedding and that makes me super happy.
2. Food!
Our mom's Christmas cookin'- enough said!
1. Family and Friends
Drew and I are going to see our entire family this holiday season which is a great joy and accomplishment considering how big they are! First we are spending Christmas Eve and day in Alexandria with my family, grandma and aunt. Then we are heading to Harrisburg, PA to spend the day with the Lenzi side of the family. Off to the Northern Neck we go after that to celebrate the holidays with Mom and Dad C, and the Norris and Christopher side of the family. Last, we are heading to NJ, right outside of NYC, for Meg and Steve's wedding with the whole Mascelli side. We are so blessed we get to see everyone!
Merry Everything and Happy Always to Everyone.
Pics of NYC and the Findley's Tacky Christmas Party.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Finals Week
Our apologies for not blogging this past month or so but we promise to get back on track as soon as final are over (Saturday!). We have lots to write about, including a wonderful Thanksgiving in the Northern Neck. In the meantime, check out the following pics-
Cousin Meg's wedding shower at Bloomingdales-http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/MegSBloomingdalesWeddingShower#
and
Thanksgiving-
http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/Thanksgiving2008#
Check back next week!
Amanda and Drew
Cousin Meg's wedding shower at Bloomingdales-http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/MegSBloomingdalesWeddingShower#
and
Thanksgiving-
http://picasaweb.google.com/amandachristopher1/Thanksgiving2008#
Check back next week!
Amanda and Drew
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