The McMillen Family

School is almost out and Christmas is almost here!!! I must get some shopping done for Justin. We bought all the other presents that we have to buy. Now I must buy his! Tomorrow I'm meeting Meg in Tupelo for coffee and shopping! I am very excited!! I can't wait until Christmas! Justin and I are beginning to start our own family traditions and that is so much fun! Friday night my brother, sister, mom, dad and I are going to be singing at a Christmas party! I love to sing and especially with my family!!

Justin and I took off for the weekend on a quick trip to Memphis. We plan to get most of our Christmas shopping done today. Hopefully, the crowds won't be ridiculous . We will take a break and watch a little of the SEC Championship this afternoon. It would be great if Alabama could actually pull that off. Speaking of football we are still waiting on that Bulldog coach! We have been waiting long enough for a winning season. I hope they make the right choice!

Justin and I finally got our brand new tree decorated for Christmas! We bought a cute red sparkly tree skirt! We also have a small tree that I bought for our first Christmas. The first year, we put our wedding bows on it for decorations! It was beautiful! Every year since 2005, Justin and I have been buying each other a special ornament. Our small tree is now used for our special ornaments. My favorite ornament that Justin gave me was last year's. Two bears cuddling by a fire that sings "Its' cold outside." My favorite ornament that I gave Justin is a golfer in a golf cart with arms and legs extended and mouth open. Justin loves to drive crazy and fast on the golf course. He gets it confused with his other favorite sport ( Nascar )!

Thanksgiving break is over and it wasn't easy going back to school. I always want to stay home from Christmas until Thanksgiving. I just want to buy presents, wrap presents, and drink hot chocolate in my pj's. So, for the next few weeks, it will be the countdown to Christmas break. I have been playing Christmas music at school everyday and throwing lights around my room! It is Fabulous!! Justin and I bought a new tree and I am so excited! When I get it all decorated, I will share the pics! Christmas countdown - 22 days! Christmas break - 16 days!!