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Trust and Fun in 2022, Holiday Wrap-up

 

I can't let today pass without wrapping up the rest of December and reflecting on the year. This year my word of the year was trust, but then I decided I needed more fun in my life. If I trust everything will be alright, I could make room for the fun. I definitely branched out this year in that area. There were outings, concerts, tons of time in Austin (which I love), a trip to Colorado, and even a grown-up girls' weekend to a Gator football game. Any time with my family is fun. This winter break and Christmas were certainly no exception to that fun. 

Winter break started with Savannah coming home. Seems like fun goes wherever she does.

We've been to the gym, hanging out at home, shopping for Christmas, eating out, and tons of time with the puppies.






Savannah found us a new puppy who needed a good home. She and John decided it would be "fun" to surprise me. It didn't take long for us all to fall in love with Wednesday. 







She's making herself at home. We don't know much about her. She's about 8 weeks old according to the vet. Most likely a border collie and lab mix. They think she will be 50-70 pounds...bigger than Dianne but smaller than Delilah. She was malnourished and full of worms. Her name is very fitting, not just because she is black and white, but because she's stoic, serious, and a little feisty. A perfect match for our family.

We did some traditional holiday activities like making cookies and gingerbread houses with friends.  





Christmas was nice, quiet and there was lots of family time. Lorelei tried her hand at Santa this year, which was definitely funny. Bailey couldn't join us on Christmas Eve because he had to work. 








John has to work for USAA on Christmas so we had a quick Christmas morning. 



We went back to Nana's and Papa's since John was working from home for more presents, food, and family fun. Bailey came to celebrate since he was off. 








Since Christmas, we've had park visits, vet appointments, doctor appointments, eye appointments, a study/work session at Panera, and a day trip to Austin to help Jandro move some things in! He's moving in with Savannah and her roommate Emily this semester. I'm excited about their new adventure together. 






Andrew, Jonas' friend joined us. They had an Austin adventure and walked all around the city while we worked on the apartment. 



Titi and Brieley stopped by on their drive back from a trip they were on to Longview. It was the first time they saw the apartment and the puppies. 



Lorelei spent the whole day creating this light art for Savannah. She did a great job. 


She loves her new puppy cuddles. 



Tonight will be a quiet NYE at home. Soon enough the fireworks will start, and we will say goodbye to 2022. It's been a FUN year. But I know this to be true:

“There are better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis

Happy New Year friends! Here's to better things ahead in 2023!















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