Christmas Recap

I am officially the worst Christmas Blogger. I managed to not take any pictures over Christmas. My mother who is usually the worst about picture taking was snapping pics like she was the paparazzi. I'll have to steal some from her! Until then here is a brief recap of our Christmas Holiday.

I was very fortunate to be off work Thursday-Sunday. After working a Christmas season in retail I am always grateful for days off during Christmas. Thursday we lounged around and then went to Hope's Christmas Eve Eve Service with Katie and her parents. I think this is definitely getting added to the Franks Family Christmas Traditions. It was truly an amazing service with wonderful music and a great message about the TRUE meaning of CHRISTmas. IT really set the mood for the rest of the weekend. The service concluded with candle lit singing of "Silent Night". I know Jared loved it because that's what his mother used to sing to him every night before bed. I can't say it enough but I really truly enjoy going to church at Hope. I pray that we can become more involved this next year.Afterwards I got to hang out with Jared and Katie and watch the Tigers take on Georgetown. Let's just say I did more socializing than watching the game. I love catching up with Katie G!

Friday we woke up, got ready and headed to the in-laws. It's always a big party. Lots of food and deserts and a little too much alcohol. Once everyone left we opened presents. Our big gift this year was a bike. Jared, Ashlee and I all received mountain bikes to ride on the Green line they opened literally two feet from our backyard. I love that its something Jared and I can do together. I also received some beautiful black and white diamond earring from Ms. Shirley.

Saturday morning we got a late start. I blame that entirely on the alcohol consumption. After breakfast we loaded up our goodies and Mable and headed to my parents. We had a wonderful supper and opened more gifts. We got more than we deserved. I guess we were good this year. The rest of the day was spent lounging and enjoying some much needed family time. It felt so good to sleep in our own bed Saturday night. Let's just say Mable is not a fan of sleeping when she's not at home.

Yesterday Jared and I enjoyed spending the day together. We went to breakfast at Brother Junipers and then picked up a couple of things with our Christmas Money. All in all this was a great Christmas Holiday. It even snowed Saturday and Sunday unfortunately there was no accumulation. :(

One Smart Cookie

Not to toot my own horn but this semester I walked away with two A’s and one B. I know this may not seem like a big deal to most of you but this was my first time taking more than two classes in one semester and working full time. It was a little easier than I thought it would be but that had a lot to do with my professors. So now I only have 7 classes left until I am an official University of Memphis Alumni.

Next semester I’m taking 4 classes luckily three are online. I really cannot wait to graduate and be able to come home and spend time with Jared and Mable! Let’s just say there will be a huge throw down at the Franks House for my graduation! The sad thing about all of this is that I want to go back to school and get another degree once I graduate! Go Figure!

Happy Birthday Sha Sha!!!

Today is my Little Sister's 23rd Birthday. I still can't believe my baby sister is 23. Happy Birthday Shannon! Jared, Mable and I love you so very much!

Here are a couple pictures of Shannon and I from our Wedding Festivities! Isn't she gorgeous!

Christmas Card Pics 2010

Jared and I are fortunate to have a very talented Aunt who is an amazing photographer. Here are a few of the pictures she took today. Keep in mind the temperate was 29 when we took the pictures with a wind chill of 11!

Fill in the Blank....

1. I wish that my Grandmother wasn't so sick and that Jared would find a job soon!
2. Yesterday I was lazy and spent the day hanging out with my two favorite people..Jared and Mable.
3. Today we took Christmas Card pictures with Aunt Pat and I ordered the, at Costco...what a great deal!
4. Tomorrow I'm hoping to turn over a new leaf and wake up on time, go to the gym and also cook dinner!
5. Maybe it won't be as cold tomorrow as it was today...probably won't happen!
6. Someday I want to have children. I think the holidays will be so incredible with my own kids!
7. I love days when I don't have to wake up to an alarm clock!

Thankful Tuesday

This Thanksgiving I have so much to be THANKFUL for. I am blessed to have a wonderful family, an amazing husband, a super cute dog, a great job and also this year I am thankful for a new addition to our extended family!

Let me introduce you to one of the cutest babies ever! Coming in at close second to his big sister Savannah.

Caleb Andrew Conkin

born 11/17/2010

8lb. 11oz.

My Favorite Things Right Now....

I'm more than excited about the cooler temps lately. Fall is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE time of the year! I got married last October so that makes this season even more special!

In following with the fall theme I had to let you all know that I'm addicted to the scents "Autumn" and "Leaves" at Bath and Body Works. Currently I have two Autumn Wallflowers, and Autumn candle and a Leaves Candle. I may have a problem but my house smells amazing!

I also may or may not have purchased this adorable little flower to attach to the visor in my car and it may or may not make my car smell like "Autumn"! :)