Christmas happenings...

Today, I'm leaving Auburn to head to Birmingham to start off our Christmas. Nolen and Libby went to the lake yesterday, and I had some fun girl time with my friends Rachel, Amelia, and Riley Frances last night. We had so much fun hanging out and laughing together. It was so refreshing just hanging out with them. They are some of my best friends, and I don't get to see them as often as I would like! So, we enjoy the time we have together!

 We have a lot going on these next few days, and I'm so excited about all the traditions coming up! First, we are headed to Birmingham to see all of our Birmingham family. Ann is so nice to open her house to us for dinner tonight! After that we are heading to the lake for the annual family Christmas party at Russell Lands. It's a big deal...Santa comes in on the helicopter! I'm sure that Libby will stay far away from Santa. Then Wednesday night we have or annual bonfire at Nolen's aunt Nan's house. It is so much fun! All of Nolen's family, my family, and a ton of friends are there. On Thursday we have the Willow Point bowl. All the kids in Willow Point get together and play football in front of the Russell Lands office. Even though I don't play it's still fun to watch everyone else play! Then, Thursday night we go to church with my family, and then go to the Holliday's after party at there house. I love this tradition. We have been doing it since I can remember, and when the Holliday's moved back from Atlanta they started it up again.I'm so glad they did because I love being with my best friends! Then Christmas we will have lunch with my family and dinner with Nolen's family. We are so lucky that out parents live so close! I can't wait for all the parties these next few days. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful families and friends to be with during Christmas. This is definitely my favorite time of the year!