The month of December has whirled around me and I am finally able to sit down and take a breath. I was so overwhelmed with activities, desserts, decorations, pumpkin bread, and the smell of firewood burning that I haven’t taken the time to stop and blog about it. So here we go. This is my attempt to wipe it out in one clean sweep.
On December 11, Adam and I started out our weekend out by heading over to the Barrett’s house for the ‘Young Married Professionals Sunday School Class’ Christmas party. We then packed it up and headed over to The Woody’s and the Koon’s Christmas Party. They live at the end of our street and started throwing a Christmas party for our street last year (of course, this was our first time attending). Earlier that week, I spent what seemed like every waking minute making 36 batches of English Toffee. I had bought the cutest little boxes from Michael’s and we spent the Thursday before the party delivering Christmas Cards and Toffee to 27 of our neighbors. I was so glad that we passed them out prior to the party as it was a nice ice breaker as we are trying to get to know everyone. After about an hour we again packed it up and headed over to Ed and Cyndi’s house. -
This just happened to be the same weekend that all of the Parrish clan heads over to their house to celebrate the holidays. We unfortunately missed the famous baked spaghetti. After staying up until the wee hours of the morning, we headed home to fall asleep for a few hours before heading back over to eat a fabulous brunch and watch all of the kids open presents. After the festivities a hard core Christmas exchange takes place between all of the adults.
Marilyn Grace
We then got ready for the LPA Christmas Party. They always schedule the Parrish Family Christmas on the same weekend that the work party is held. It is always so much fun and we are told every year that the party starts once Ed’s family arrives. I am pretty sure that we are always the first and last people on the dance floor and this year was no exception.
Adam's only cousins (Denise, Dede, and Renn)
As you can see, the LPA Christmas party has actually become the Parrish Christmas party where we allow Ed's co-workers to attend!
Adam closest friend at work is Stephen Ross. He is dating our high school friend, Elizabeth Woodring. It was so nice to catch up with them.
The next weekend it was absolutely pouring down rain. We pretty much swam our way over to Michael and English Gallery’s house for supper club. She served warm chili which was a perfect accessory to the weather. We ate and played Scattegories. When we all left, Adam and I headed over to Marshall Ward’s parents house to see Marshall, Tess, and Christian while they were in town.
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The following Sunday, we headed up to Spartanburg to see my dad's side of the family. My dad has one brother and he lives next door to his parents. We decided we would do Christmas a bit differently this year so we could actually spend quality time together. It was so nice to actually sit and talk rather than rush from place to place on Christmas day.
Marilyn Grace
We then got ready for the LPA Christmas Party. They always schedule the Parrish Family Christmas on the same weekend that the work party is held. It is always so much fun and we are told every year that the party starts once Ed’s family arrives. I am pretty sure that we are always the first and last people on the dance floor and this year was no exception.
Adam's only cousins (Denise, Dede, and Renn)
As you can see, the LPA Christmas party has actually become the Parrish Christmas party where we allow Ed's co-workers to attend!
Adam closest friend at work is Stephen Ross. He is dating our high school friend, Elizabeth Woodring. It was so nice to catch up with them.
The next weekend it was absolutely pouring down rain. We pretty much swam our way over to Michael and English Gallery’s house for supper club. She served warm chili which was a perfect accessory to the weather. We ate and played Scattegories. When we all left, Adam and I headed over to Marshall Ward’s parents house to see Marshall, Tess, and Christian while they were in town.-
The following Sunday, we headed up to Spartanburg to see my dad's side of the family. My dad has one brother and he lives next door to his parents. We decided we would do Christmas a bit differently this year so we could actually spend quality time together. It was so nice to actually sit and talk rather than rush from place to place on Christmas day.
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I have one cousin on that side, Nicole, and she has a son named Hayden. He was quite the focus of this years celebration. He was completely into this train set that Anne Marie, Joey, Adam, and I got him for Christmas.
Cousins
Nonnie and my mom
Two Brothers
At least once over the Christmas holidays, some of the girls from high school try to get together. I volunteered to have people over at my house on December 23 which worked out great. We did have some people have to back out at the last minute but I was so happy to spend time with the ones that were able to come. We all had appetizers and desserts and then had a Christmas exchange. 
The Traditional Den Bubble Light Tree
Our stockings laid out
Below is the loot that Adam and I aquired. As you can see my cute mom puts labels on chairs so that everything is ready.
Once we arrived at Ed and Cyndi's, we had an amazing brunch of grits, eggs, biscuits, and much more. We then headed downstairs to open all of our family and Santa gifts. We finished up around 4:30pm and then headed back home to put our feet up.
Cousins
Nonnie and my mom
Two Brothers
At least once over the Christmas holidays, some of the girls from high school try to get together. I volunteered to have people over at my house on December 23 which worked out great. We did have some people have to back out at the last minute but I was so happy to spend time with the ones that were able to come. We all had appetizers and desserts and then had a Christmas exchange. -
Christmas morning started out early as we had to be at my parent’s house at 8am. We quickly opened up gifts and stockings and then headed over to Ed and Cyndi’s house at 10:30.
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The Kerr Christmas Tree
The Traditional Den Bubble Light Tree
Our stockings laid out
Below is the loot that Adam and I aquired. As you can see my cute mom puts labels on chairs so that everything is ready.
Once we arrived at Ed and Cyndi's, we had an amazing brunch of grits, eggs, biscuits, and much more. We then headed downstairs to open all of our family and Santa gifts. We finished up around 4:30pm and then headed back home to put our feet up.-
I absolutely love the picture below.
The tree and the overflowing amount of gifts
One of the things that Adam and I gave Grace was a Tigger. She has about 10 beanie baby size Tiggers. She has at least one within arms reach at all times. We thought she would need a larger one now that she is growing up. The first thing she said when she opened it was "big Tig."
A great family photo...
Cyndi's brother, Donald, was not able to make it down from Raleigh on Christmas day so we planned on having him come visit the Sunday after Christmas.
The tree and the overflowing amount of gifts
One of the things that Adam and I gave Grace was a Tigger. She has about 10 beanie baby size Tiggers. She has at least one within arms reach at all times. We thought she would need a larger one now that she is growing up. The first thing she said when she opened it was "big Tig."
A great family photo...
Cyndi's brother, Donald, was not able to make it down from Raleigh on Christmas day so we planned on having him come visit the Sunday after Christmas.-
Adam and Grace
Grace Playing Dress up
Grace played the 'Where's Adam's belly button?' game
According to Grace...we are all done.
Whew!
Grace Playing Dress up
Grace played the 'Where's Adam's belly button?' game
According to Grace...we are all done.
Whew!
Finally, an update!! I thought WE were busy during the holidays, but dang, girl! You made me tired again just reading it! LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures :)
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