December 1st started out nice for me. James and I took his vintage 65 Mustang up into the mountains about 2 hours away that Sat night to a nice dinner at Cafe Aroma. We love this mountain town delicious Italian restaurant.
We had a team meeting at work for the holidays where I brought Avocados for the team and a bunch of toys from the Dollar Store to donate to the local Marines.
My younger (middle) brother Scott turned 30, so I called him in Brooklyn and had a good chat with him.
We drove to Las Vegas on Saturday morning with James's brother and sister-in-law. We met the family and their friends up there to surprise James's stepmom Alycia for her big 50th birthday party! It was so much fun! We drove back on Sunday.
Got my hair done, had my half birthday, went to my USC Dr. appt with my mom... did lots of Christmas shopping & wrapping this month. I also loved our Christmas card this year, and got so many cute ones from friends & fam.
Met up with Alyson in SD on Sat 12/15 to try on Bridesmaid dresses and have a yummy breakfast!
Had a fun work holiday pizza lunch where we exchanged Secret Santa gifts. Had a fun fitness Secret Santa this year too!
Went to see The Nutcracker with Elaine for our annual "Ike" Christmas.
Met up with Jamie & Kimmee in Irvine at Javier's for our annual Laurel Ann Nicole Christmas.
On Friday, met with the Gutcheons for a fun holiday dinner at Benihanas. We closed the place down!
On Christmas Eve, worked half day at home, made some guacamole, then drove to Irvine to my mom's house to celebrate with my parents, James, and Andrea and Matt.
On Christmas, had a wonderful Christmas morning with James - opening presents - our tradition.
Got some really nice coal from Santa. ;) And so did Haley & Elaine! We love LV!
James drove to OC and picked up his Grandpa, and I made some more guacamole lol, drove to Lake Elsinore to meet him at his brother's house for a fun family Christmas.
New Year's Eve I had a cold, so we just relaxed!
Since I sprained my ankle - workouts still haven't been amazing, as I would like them to be, but I did get in 10 workouts in December - averaging 2 workouts a week - at about an hour each time - usually 20-30 min strength training, and 30-40 min walking on the treadmill - in our home gym.
I am looking forward to a bright and shiny 2013!! We are headed to a vacation in Maui in Jan, so that is the only big plan so far!! I don't really like New Year's resolutions, but as always, I will try to be healthier, happier, more patient, more positive, more loving, more giving, and try to relax more and do what makes me happy! Amen to that & cheers to your 2013! Love you all!
