A December to remember!!

Merry Christmas and Happy almost 2010!! Wow, really.....where did the year go? All I know is I am really really looking forward to this next year =) Well the last month sure has been an interesting one. I will start with my birhtday....25 yuck!! On Saturday Brad took me out for the whole day/night and spoiled me rotton with lunch, shopping, movie, and supper at OLIVE GARDEN =)and COLD STONE.. very very fun. The next day I went to Defiance and mom, Laura and I baked up a storm!! lots of fun and calories =) Below is a pic of Brad and I from my birthday and the ladies baking away!!




Next is Christmas...lets start with the snow....lots and lots of snow ( I went home and Brad stayed in Marcus and was going to come up on Saturday) then came ice...or maybe the other way around but regardless the Keane home was powerless or 3 days....yes, 3 WHOLE days!! So to sum that up cold, boring, cookies. Cold for the obvious reasons, boring because we had to cancel Christmas eve as well as Christmas day with my Keane family ( i didnt get to see annie bannanie =) and yes my wedding shower was also canceled!! And cookies beacause that is all i ate for 3 days =) But regardless I was still able to spend quality/cold time with the fam!! I was also to catch up with some old friends on Sat night. SO, all I can say is NO MORE SNOW!! Once back up North Brad and I met our friend Megan for super and drinks and are now gearing up for the new years eve bash andddddddd. MY BACHELORETTE PARTY!!! YAYA. Below are pics of my family roughing it with our coats and whatnot, some cousins I did get to see (thanks to my wonderful aunt Sandy letting is use her shower) and some from the night Brad and I met Megan, a family pic, and sat night with the friends...and amybe a few in and outs!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

House pictures

Here are some pictures of the house Brad and I are going to buy. Brad is lving in it right now and we have done alot of painting and some decorating but much more to come!!






Mine and Brad future bedroom...needs decor and bed set still

Guest bedroom....painted but needs decor and bed set

weightroom/xtra bedroom...still needs to be painted





Livingroom and Brads white christmas tree..decorating in green and gold for Notre Dame =) He had agreed to start a new tradition with me next christmas and get a REAL tree....I am sooo excited!!


Bathroom

Right when you walk into the door


The entry to the kitchen





Kitchen

My favorite things...

My Friend Jenny did a blog that listd some of her favorite things during this grrreat time of year so I thought I would do the same =)

1. the fact that every single person seems to be a bit more cheery/happy this time of year!
2. Spending lots and lots of time with my wonderful family and future family!
3. All the pretty christmas decor....trees, lights.......
4. All of the christmas goodies =0
...esp almond bark pretzles, old fashioned hard christmas candy......i could go on and on and on......candy canes =) ...ok ill stop! haha
4. MY BIRTHDAY!
5. Jesus' birthday
6. This year...my WEDDING SHOWER =) dec 26th at my moms if anyone wants to come!!
7. Sitting in Brads living room with the tree lights on, Brad, a good smelling candle, and getting the most coziest feeling EVER!
8. the joy of christmas shopping, all of the wonderful holiday music through out the stores....and finding that perfect gift for all of your loved ones...I just LOVE LOVE LOVE giving gifts to people!
9. My sister coming home !!
10. Snow on christmas day
11. St nicks day....dec 6th. for those of you who do not practice this tradition YOU ARE MISSING OUT!!!!!
12. All the moments during this great time of year you realize how special people are to you and thanking the lord for all of the great blessings!
12. Pepperment ice cream...its sooooo good and I can only find it at christmas!
13. Amy Grant christmas CD!!!! Esp when making goodies with my mom and sister!!

Those are just a few things. I just LOVE this time of year....by far the best time of year. I am allready looking forward to next years christmas. .... I will be married to a wondeful man, sharing a life together and I can not wait to see what life as husband and wife has to bring us!!!!