Been a While, Eh?

Wowzers have I been slacking! I'd like to explain it away as I've been living the glamorous life, but I'm an awful liar! There's no excuse except that I've been lazy...haha.  I changed positions at my job this year and I happen to be IN LOVE with my new position.  I know not too many people have the opportunity to say that, so I am incredibly appreciative. I'm going to try hard to get back on track with my blogging because I think it helps me stay connected with friends while also serving as a diary-slash-motivator.
   Anywho, I got to spend about a week or so back in PA/DE, my homeland, visiting friends and family.  What an amazing time!  Although it was COLD, Steve and I really enjoyed ourselves.  We had fun seeing everyone, catching up and getting to meet many of the precious babies who were born while we were away.  Here are some of my favorite pics from the trip.

Some of my old co-workers and I at Friday's for lunch.

Hubby and I on New Year's Eve.  I LOVE this picture!

Two of my best girlfriends, Moni and Nikki.

A real Hoagie...I am so ridiculous about the difference, lol.

Alrighty, now I'm back to business, I hope.  I've also warmed back up {mostly} after the downright COLD of back home. 

Our Mini-Christmas

     With the holidays upon us and all of the beauty of Christmas at its peak, I have to admit how bummed I've been about not decorating or really participating in holidays.  Part of the problem is that we don't have family or close friends in the area.  I'm used to having Pollyanna dinners, Christmas gift exchanges and other fun holiday events...the miles just don't allow it :(

      Another part of the problem is that we have been living out of boxes and didn't think it made sense to haul out all of our decorations this year.  I've literally been avoiding all Christmas decorations in Target because I buy something there almost every year, ha ha!  So for now, we're just sticking to the little tree and a few other decorations that were just sitting in a Rubbermaid container and easy to access. Special thanks to my Aunt and Uncle who sent us some Christmas presents (a ton!) which we have to wait until Christmas for!  We're so excited!

So, in the mean time, I'm drooling over everyone else's decorations and sharing my neighbor's festive holiday lights...

Okay, so I intended my actual next door neighbor's photo but came across this one from Hollywood Studios which is puuurrtyyy (and also a neighbor:)

  Feel free to add comments or links to your Christmas decor, I'd love to see it!  

Final Note: I can't believe it is December 23rd and 84 degrees outside!  I am loving this but it's very confusing to a northerner like me!  I keep thinking it's summer, ha ha!