ho ho home for the holidays

I recently returned from a terrific trip back home to {Michigan} and was truly sad to leave my family and friends! I had an AMAZING time! It was everything I hoped it would be...from the snow showers and sunshine to the icy roads and quaint and quiet winter nights. Very nostalgic to say the least! Here are just a few

2oo9 Holiday family portraits I thought I'd share...

{we have never laughed so hard}

becky : mom : aniela : gina : marolyn : alex

Thank you for all the laughs : support : love : "accidents" :

beautiful gifts : delicious food :

and the unforgettable memories! I love you all so much!

May the New Year bring all of you happiness {in it's purest form}, laughter, health, wealth and adventure!

silver & gold

happy holidays...

today {in my mind}...it is snowing;

i am drinking hot cocoa topped with whipped cream;

i am watching snowflakes gently fall;

i am bundled;

i can hear the crackle of the fire;

the smell of pine surrounds me;

i am home.

tis the season!

happy anniversary boo!

   happy anniversary to the most loving, genuine, kind, talented, supportive and handsome man i know...

i love you