2010 Holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

November 2010:

This past 2010 holiday season was awesome! It was holiday time with the Nelson side of the family, and we had a blast!

Brian and I traveled up to Pensacola, FL to spend 5 days with his dad and step-mom, Terry, as well as Ronnie and Christy. All the kids got to come together for a little while and boy, did we EAT! Terry is a fantastic cook, so she made sure that our bellies were full and we had smiles on our faces! Other than eating and chatting, we watched football....for 5 straight days. It was a vacation that we were looking forward to.

On our way up to Pensacola, Coby (my 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt) reached a milestone: 100,000 miles! WOO HOO! Way to go, Coby!

Brian makes sure that Coby is always in tip-top shape. He makes sure she is washed, oiled up, and fine-tuned. He loves me AND my car....priceless. :) It just shows that his character is one of provider, and I deeply admire this trait.

Brian's Dad took us over to Gulf Shores, Alabama to show us his new office. He is back in the saddle running a communications center, so call him "Mr. Boss Man" again! We were all very impressed with the way he runs his center, and his employees seem to respect him for the transformational work that he has done there.

We had a great time in Pensacola, and even got to check out a local church with Dad and Terry before we headed back to the ORL. Good times!

Brian and I bought our *First Pumpkin* for the Fall season this year. He likes how I decorate the house and says that it really feels like a home. (Just wait until we have kiddos!)

December 2010:

My favorite month! December started off with a bang at Brian's Brighthouse Networks Christmas party. This year, the rented out a portion of Universal Studios City Walk and Universal Islands of Adventure Theme Park. Can you say AWESOME? I got to meet some of Brian's co-workers and they bragged about what an great guy Brian is (professionally and personally). It was neat to meet the people he works with on a day-to-day basis.

After we ate a bite, we went on the roller coaster rides!!! This was so fun! We definitely needed a night out, especially with Brian being in the books all the time. It was a great time to get out and enjoy Orlando.

Brian and I had the chance to minister at our old LIFE Group (Sunday School class) in early December. We talked about God's plan for marriage, through a newly-wed perspective. Everyone received it very well and GOD spoke through us in a big way. It is always an honor to be used by Him individually, and it is so neat to see Him use us as a couple. I am blessed to be married to such a solid Man of God.

HEY, HEY, IT'S MY 28th BIRTHDAY!!! Yep, I turned 28 this year. A group of friends and my hubby all gathered at Bahama Breeze (one of my favorite restaurants) and had a birthday fellowship dinner for me. I had a great time with my buddies and the cake??? WHEW! A double-layered chocolate chip cookie cake! YUM!

Christmas this year, was spent in SWEET HOME, ALABAMA! Brian and I flew up to Birmingham and got to spend more than 2 weeks with the fam. We enjoyed seeing Mama, Christy, Ronnie, Nanny, Carol, Larry, Stephen, Lisa, Elijah, Luke, Jason, Kristin (and baby Issac), and Hayden! We also got to see Brother Mark at Sunview Baptist Church and hear some awesome preaching.





Dad and Terry came up from Pensacola, and were were able to drive out to see other family members, too! We spent some good time with Grandma, Aunt Beverely, Michelle and Maddy. It was too short, but at least we got to see them a little bit. :)




Larry and Carol were once again gracious to let us stay in their guest house, or "cabin" as I like to call it. It's our home away from home!

All-in-all, we had a fantastic holiday season this past year with the Nelson crew. Merry Chirstmas!