A New Christmas

Ok, so Christmas isn't new, but for me this year it is.  I was on call this weekend so my plans were few and mostly included doing stuff around the house since being on call lately has been quite eventful.  God was gracious and I ended up having a quiet weekend with the pager and didn't even have to go in Saturday to do a tour.  So, I was able to relax before the whirlwind that is Steve, Jake's younger brother, comes to town Tuesday.  Sunday my mission was to bake, bake and bake.  Last year I didn't really bake much, mostly because I was planning a wedding and was obsessively watching what I ate for fear of hating my wedding photos, we all know how that turned out...I love them! (but for reasons beyond how I look).  

I began baking Sunday morning  and didn't finish until around 3.  It was so nice to be in our house, listening to Christmas music while Jake napped upstairs knowing that this year I was baking for "My" family, not to take stuff to work or give as gifts but for "My" family.  Jake decided that he was going to help with the chocolate chip cookies (his favorite):

Not to worry though, he really didn't eat that, and now he has lots of yummy cookies.

The realization that my life is now totally different kept washing over me.  Even a year ago it didn't feel this good, and a year ago I wasn't sure how it could get better, being in love, planning a wedding, but now, making a home with the man I love more than I thought humanly possible is so much better.  So, this Christmas is like none I've experienced and I'm sure there are many more surprises and warm feelings around the corner.

Many Blessings and Merry Christmas!