Recent pictures from Aiken

Before going out to Malia's for our Christmas dinner date.

Another a bit closer up.

"No Russ, it's going in our house."

I like to think my mom over-does it on the Christmas tree. Each year it gets bigger and bigger and fatter and fatter. Don't think I'm a scrooge, but a HUGE tree is A LOT OF WORK which I am called upon to help string the lights, decorate, water, take down, unstring lights, and help Daddy get it out at the end of the season. I love Christmas! It is my favorite time of year. I just think a short FAT tree would be just as good! If any of you have seen the Griswald Family Christmas, you can understand the title of this post.

Here are 2 pictures taken with my Blackberry (pardon the quality).

We are on the homestretch now for Christmas!

View from upstairs.

PRESENTS!

There's a first for everything...

My very first time.

I get chosen for the jury panel.

I was there from 9-5 today.

And I have to go back tomorrow....

Need I say more?

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

The tree is up & decorated and the outside has lights and a wreath. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! I'll have pictures up soon. Mom added hydrangeas to the tree this year. They are almost a white/cream color. They look gorgeous with the lights behind them. I have put some presents under the tree... they're all Brian's. I need to finish up and get Mom, Daddy, & Taylor all something. It's getting late and I'm a bit depressed about the SEC Championship game. I don't even want to begin to talk about it. Have a great night! xoxo