Christmas Love

MERRY CHRISTMAS BABIES!!!


I finally got back to CA after spending such an amazing week in Boston/NH with my family and closest friends. As we get older the holidays are WAY more about spending quality time with the people who love you unconditionally than what is wrapped under the tree. But don't get me wrong ( i LOVE my new David Yurman hoops)

I spent the first few days in Boston catching up with besties and my sisters. As an annual tradition we have people over at the Condo on the Thursday before Christmas so I could see all my dolls. Kathryn brought Peppermint Patty shots, that started off as a good idea, but then I got ahold of the whipped cream after TOO much champagne and things got a little out of hand. I got to see baby brother Dane and his friends which always makes my heart feel so full and happy.

Christmas Eve was spent up in NH with my family and first cousins (Patrick and Jonathan) on my Dad's Side. P&J live up in San Fran so we hardly get to spend time together so it is always a pleasure when we get to see each other. Christmas Day we went to NA to see our closest family friends ( I shouldn't even call them friends, they are our family). Tony made home made ravioli and I CANT even tell you how deeeelish they were. The best part of the trip was seeing my babies Charlie (who is the BEST big brother) and the twins (Isabella and Lucca). Isabella is probably the happiest baby i've ever been around, and Lucca, who is a diva just like her auntie Whitney. I feel so lucky lately having all these new babies in my life, they are just so precious and make you feel like the amount of love that people dream about.

I also got to see some close friends who were recently engaged and spend Meaghan's Birthday with her so that always makes you feel so happy :) We went late night bowling.. AND WHO GOT A STRIKE?? ME!!!!!!

NYE is just around the corner and I am trying to think of what my resolutions are going to be for the year. I want them to be the best yet.. even though I don't know if I've ever kept any of them. I do think its a nice time to reflect though on things about your self that you are maybe not 100% thrilled with, and whether or not you decide to change them on Jan. 1 the idea's never go away and hopefully keep you motivated to do more. I do think that 2012 is going to be a great year for me. I need to learn to take things a little less serious and really appreciate what I do have. Things don't always go the way you want them too, hearts get broken, dreams get shattered, feelings get hurt, but in the grand scheme on things, those heart aches, those mistakes, those decisions bring you to the next chapter of your life. I know it sounds cliche, but if you don't stumble and fall and have the courage and strength to pull yourself up.. you will never be happy. You cant put your happiness in other peoples hands because 9 times out of 10 they will let you down. All you can do is own your life, your problems, your mistakes, your happiness and realize that its part of your journey, not anyone elses... and the end result is more than likely something that will exceed your exceptations ten fold.

Lastly, one of my sweet pea's Emilie is pregnant with what I know will be a perfect beautiful angel baby girl. I cant wait to meet her Em & I can't wait for your wedding. I love love love you.