Merry Christmas! oh wait Happy New Years too

It's hard to believe that Christmas and New Years are over!!  Really this year went so fast!  It is just a good reminder to live each day to the fullest and cherish the time you spend with friends and family.  Here are some snapshots of our Christmas and New Years:

I was sick most of the week before Christmas so my sweet husband wrapped all our presents this year.

We made it home to my parents where we had a bonfire on a chilly night.

Smores and tales of Christmases long ago

After Christmas Eve Communion, we celebrated with the whole family at my aunts. 
This was one of our appetizers we brought to the party.

My mom's beautiful Christmas morning spread complete with green and red icing on our cinnamon braid.

The newest member of the family, Emma Grace

My grandparents are the cutest!  They were opening their presents before our big Christmas pick.

Baby Emma in her Santa hat and booties

On Christmas day, we attempted to drive home, but this furious snowstorm made it impossible so we turned back around for another night with the family.

My big present from Brian!  A David Yurman ring! I was shocked.

The next weekend we went to Arkansas to celebrate with Brian's family.  I was bad about taking photos, but Scarlett snapped this one when Todd and her came over to visit.  How cute is that wrapping paper??

Go Hogs!  It was a very Hog gear Christmas in AR

Welcoming in 2013 with these beauties!

The gang at hibachi dinner

Happy New Year's Eve from the Beams!

The first day of 2013 started with shopping the big sale at Dillards and then getting our workout on.  It's gonna be a great year!  We are so thankful for all of God's blessings in our lives!