No, I'm not talking about food (although, I did venture off my healthier eating plan this weekend though. My bloated state is clear evidence of all the mashed potatoes...)! I got to spend my first Christmas with Shaun, and it was truly wonderful. We went to his dad's family Christmas on the 24th, which was so much fun! There was a small gift exchange beforehand with just Shaun, Heather and their dad and stepmom. I though it was very nice that they put up a stocking for me and also got me a gift; completely unnecessary, but very sweet. When the entire family came, I once again felt as if I fit right in. His grandma came and sat with me and Heather; I joked around with some of the cousins and even got an "evil elf" gift. I love that I feel so comfortable with him and his family.
Initially, I was going to be on my own for my families Christmas; however Shaun's mom got some kind of stomach bug so he was able to come after all. I didn't want Heather to be alone on Christmas Day, so I invited her to come as well. While the drive was long (1.5 hours one way), it was well worth it. Shaun and Heather both looked really comfortable with my family and Shaun was able to bond with my dad and uncle Dale. The white elephant gift exchange worked out perfectly also. Both Shaun and Heather brought something to contribute, and I think their gifts were the best two in the bunch! I'm pretty excited to see what next year's will be :) Shaun and I decided not to do gifts this year; it seems so early in our relationship and it's just not necessary. Even without the presents, I think this has been my favorite Christmas yet. I love him SO MUCH, and it just makes me really overjoyed to have a man who is actively engaged in what is important to me, and actually wants to be around my family also. He was really excited to meet everyone, and he wasn't a bit nervous. I know I say this a lot, but I really am a lucky lady to have such a wonderful person to share my life with. I can't wait to get to grow old with him.
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