I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas....

And I think it just might happen! Being from Southern California, I became very accustomed to 80 degree temps on Christmas day. It never stopped us from having a fire in the fireplace though. We may have had the air conditioner running, but it was winter damnit, and a fire on Christmas morning is a necessity! But now that I'm living in Kansas, and we've already had a tiny bit of snow, I'm channeling the snow Gods to bring me a white Christmas!

I've had a hard time getting myself into the Christmas spirit this year. I know why. I had really hoped to be pregnant when Christmas rolled around, but alas, it isn't going to happen. I'm not going to turn this post into a pity party for one, because there is nothing I can do about the fact that my body is refusing to cooperate and give me a baby. A fellow blogger, who has become one of my favorite people on the planet, recently posted about being at a standstill. About feeling like the world is passing her by, while she's still stuck. It's so true. I feel like everyone has left me behind and here I am....stuck. People I started this journey with have now gone on to have 1, 2, or more babies....not me. With that said, I have so much in my life to be thankful for, and I intend to enjoy my Christmas with the wonderful people in my life that ARE here.

I finally got all of my decorating done. Some pics will follow below! I love Christmas decorations! They always make me feel warm and fuzzy inside! I'm so excited that my parents will be coming to visit over Christmas this year. Sean's daughter "G" will also be coming with them for the 2 weeks, so that just makes it even better!! We'll have a full house and I can't wait!!

Our small tree in the entry way. Every year my mom buys G and the dog, and sometimes Sean and I a personalized ornament. They all go on this tree :) It's getting full!! I haven't added G's to the tree yet. She will do that when she gets here :)

My sweet boy Cody, posing for his Christmas pic.

My Christmas tree :)

More Cody :)

Made some homemade ornaments this year, courtesy of pinterest. They were a huge pain to make, and very messy, so I didn't make many!!

In other news...

I'm excited to be going home for 3 weeks!! Me and Cody will be riding home with my folks and G. We leave here on New Years Eve, with a stop in Oklahoma City where we'll spend the night and catch a Barons hockey game to ring in the new year! Then, after a couple more days on the road, we'll be home. I fully intend to enjoy my time in CA and spend as much time hanging out with my friends as possible. I miss them so much! Cody will be much happier in CA than KS. He doesn't do too well in the snow. He's definitely a CA dog through and through!

Next week I'll be spending my time doing lots of baking. It should be interesting considering I don't bake! ;) I found some sinfully yummy looking desserts on Pinterest and I'll be making some of them as gifts for the in-laws, provided they turn out even remotely edible. Wish me luck!

That's about all that's going on with me right now. Just working on school work and trying to keep busy!