'Tis the Season...

...for seeing old friends, celebrating martial unions, and ringing in the new year.  While most of free time in the past few weeks has been spent reading this gem of a series, (click here and succumb to addiction), I have managed to do some extracurriculars outside of The Hunger Games.   I was able to see my dear friend, Kerry, who you may remember from here.  She was home for the holidays and it was more than wonderful getting the chance to spend time with her.  I attended a wedding for a family friend, so amazing and all my congratulations to the newlyweds, and spend New Year's eve with some of pretty wonderful people.  

Home.

Wedded Bliss.

NYE.

Weekend Update: A Christmas Story

That's right folks, those long days spent thinking about what perfect presents to get  your loved ones is yet again over in a blink.  Ahh, but not to fear, today is my half birthday.  For those of you who know my thoughts about birthdays (not only mine, shame on you.), you know how seriously I take any day which involves the words birth and day.  Just kidding, but not really (presents are appreciated, but not necessary). While I'm trying to get my timing and consistency back on track with this little blog of mine, enjoy a few family photos taken this Christmas.  

Weekend Update

This past weekend was the perfect balance between busy and relaxing.  Saturday afternoon Joel and I celebrated his grandmother's birthday with his family in lovely Southern CT.  That evening a few friends came over while we indulged in bacon pizza and episodes of SNL (if you have yet to see the latest episode please make a point of it.  I might never get over how hilarious Jimmy Fallon's impression of J.Biebs was). Sunday I finished up my Christmas shopping (and possibly some of Joel's.  Men, hopeless) and had my parents over for dinner.  Corned beef and vegetables, I know, I'm so Irish.  While I've seriously been slacking on photo documenting my clearly fascinating life, below is what I'd like to think of as our Christmas card if we happened to actually send those out.  

Merry Wishes,

Sarah and Joel

Chirstmas Time is Here...almost.

Question: Weird that I still picture this (see below) to be the ideal  Christmas shopping?

Answer: Yes.  While pictures like this make me feel warm and fuzzy inside (literally, TMI?), I know they aren't a reailty I reallly want.  One, I don't like crowds while shopping, yes I am that customer behind the long line of 20 huffing.  And two, while shopping in snow may make for a great photo op, it's not my ideal.  Still, I feel warm and fuzzy when I look at pictures such as these.  Thank you, google images for keeping my Holiday cheer bright and merry!

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Keep Calm and Gobble On

Things I'm thankful for

*My wonderful and loving family and friends
*My (Our) adorable new apartment with Joel
*The delicious leftovers I'm about to consume
*The $12.99 I spent on season 1 of The Vampire Diaries, thanks to black friday sales.  Yes, I just openly admitted to liking The Vampire Diaries.  Deal with it
*My aunt's adorable little dog

Happy weekend everyone!  My apologies for the lack of posts.  My computer and I were fighting, but we're over it now.