Merry Christmas!

Christmas has come and gone this year before I even got into the holiday spirit. I worked Christmas morning and then was able to see the family for Christmas dinner. It was nice to spend time with everyone as I have been busy with finals for school lately. Santa was good to me and the whole family had a good time. Now to gear up for New Year...!!!

Getting Ready for Christmas...

We have been busy around the house putting up lights in preparation for Christmas. We did the basics in lighting this year and will continue building as the years pass. We look very festive though because NO ONE else on our block put up lights!!!

To get into the holiday spirit, Nick and I went with some friends to see the Denver Zoo Lights. This is our second year going and they seem to grow each year with new designs and brighter colors.

Moose!

Today we went to the local puppy rescue and adopted a mutt. We named him Moose and are hoping to find out his mix at his first vet visit! For now...just pictures.

One year ago...

Nick and I got all gussied up to go out for a romantic dinner in celebration of our one year anniversary last week. December 1 was the night we met (at a heavy metal concert none-the-less) for the first time. It has been a great year and I can't wait to celebrate one more (although next year we will have to get more creative for our anniversary plans as he will be in Afghanistan then).

We also decided to head downtown and see the Parade of Lights again this year. It was VERY cold but always worth the extra gloves in exchange for all the festivities. Next week we will be going to the Zoo Lights with some friends. Christmas is a great time of year to get out and explore Denver!

We are about halfway through putting up the lights on the outside of the house. The snowfalls that we have been getting are making it quite the challenge to finish! It is fun to shovel the drive (I say that now) and it feels a little more "winter wonderland-ish" as we get these winter storms. Winter in Colorado is definitely one of my favorite things!