Our First Christmas Together!

Christmas morning, with my Christmas gift from God! 

We went to church, and enjoyed some Christmas music and a beautiful message.

The rest of the day we spent with my in-laws. 

We visited Grandma and Poppa too!

Story behind this photo....

Justin's parents bought his sister an iPod Nano, which she by accident discovered. 

So, they decided to have a little fun and keep her off the trail. 

We wrapped up the iPod for grandma, and wrapped up Grandma's gift (biscotti) and gave it to Jessica. Grandma was in on the plot. 

Grandma opened the iPod and said "How did you know!? I always wanted this!"

Jessica was slightly confused...

Grandma kept saying how she was "so excited, and thankyou!!"

This is Jessica opening "her" gift.

"Biscotti? I don't even like Biscot....oh wait...."

She burst out laughing, as did everyone else...

Awwwwwwwww....

"You guys got me, that was really good!" 

:)

The best part was Grandma asked what an iPod Nano was anyways... lol

Afterward we watched a Christmas movie, and played a game together. 

So that was our first Christmas together!

God Bless,

~Rebecca

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Christmas Eve with my New Family

This Christmas Eve I had the experience of a lifetime! 

Justin's family gets together every Christmas Eve, every year.
And, now that we are finally married I was able to attend!

Now, this is a BIG family. 

 17 cousins, most of them married, and at least 2 children each. 

The day began with football at a local park.

"Charge!!!!"

My sister-in-law, Jessica, is on the right.

Uncle Jeff making a game plan with his team

 

 By the way, this was our glorious playing field.

 Yuk.

Moments from someone getting slammed into the mud...

Did I mention that it was freezing and bitterly, horribly, inconsiderately cold?!

Funny thing,

For one team the wives showed up to watch their husbands play. The other team, only one wife showed up. Guess which side won??

The team that had more of their wives cheering on. lol

This means my hubby was on the winning team!

But enough with football,

On to the cute little people...

One of the adorable 2nd cousins...

Going for a walk with his grandpa...

The pretty geese...

He wants to catch them!

He didn't catch any geese :(

Back at the Grandparent's house, meeting more relatives.

Uncle Dave has the best seat in the house!!

Justin talking to Brian...

This little girl was one of at least 8 children under the age of 3...

She wants that present...

She really really wants that present!

She is so cute!

This is how we play "squish 30+ people into one room..."

The other side of the room...

I am way on the left...

I still can't believe how many people were in that room!

We played the "Oldy-wed, Newly-Wed" game

Someone loves her thumb!

The game was funny!

Uncle Jeff and Aunt Maryrose

Jessica playing a game with all the little kids gathered around...

Everyone relaxing...

Children bouncing...

Shadow looking cute...

Shadow wishes you all a great night, 

And so do I!

God bless, 

~Rebecca

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Our 12 Days of Christmas

In honor of our first Christmas together, Butterfly Days proudly presents:
My version of the 12 Days of Christmas...

Enjoy!

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, 

a smile meant only for me

 

On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Two white roses

 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Three sweet notes

 Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the fourth day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Four Calla lilies

Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the fifth day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
 Five songs to sing!

Four Calla lilies,  Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the sixth day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Six candy hearts

Five songs to sing! 
Four Calla lilies,  Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Seven daffodils

Six candy hearts,  Five songs to sing! 
Four Calla lilies,  Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the eighth day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Eight charming picnics
,
 Seven daffodils, Six candy hearts,  Five songs to sing! 
Four Calla lilies,  Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the ninth day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
 Nine winks a-plenty

Eight charming picnics, Seven daffodils, Six candy hearts,
  Five songs to sing! Four Calla lilies,  Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the tenth day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
Ten butterflies

 Nine winks a-plenty, Eight charming picnics, Seven daffodils, 

Six candy hearts,  Five songs to sing! Four Calla lilies,  Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
 Eleven roses smiling

Ten butterflies,  Nine winks a-plenty, Eight charming picnics, Seven daffodils, 

Six candy hearts,  Five songs to sing! Four Calla lilies,  Three sweet notes, Two white roses, 

And a smile meant only for me!

On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
 Well, He married me!

SO.................
On the Twelve days of Christmas my true love gave to me.....................

Well, He married me!

Eleven roses smiling

Ten butterflies

Nine winks a-plenty

Eight charming picnics

Seven daffodils

Six candy hearts

Five songs to sing!

Four Calla lilies

Three sweet notes

Two white roses

And a smile meant only for me!

:)
Merry Christmas everyone!

God bless,
~Rebecca

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