The Gardiners

Well, it has been a while since I updated! We have been pretty busy with holidays and the end of the semester. We spent part of Thanksgiving at James' house, and then I got to go to San Antonio and hang out with my family for a few days. We went to a Spurs game and had a great time, and we were especially amused by some of the "wannabe ganstas" sitting aroud us.

James surprised me one night with a Christmas tree! I was waiting for us to go pick it out together. One night James called and told me to go buy a tree stand. When I came home, the tree was already there! I was beyond excited and we decorated it that night.


The final result is quite lovely, if you ask me! I would enjoy having the tree up all year, haha. It smells so nice. I have a bunch of my ornaments that my mom has kepts since I was a kid and it made the tree more personal. Also, my mom gave us a pretty ornament that says "Our First Christmas." I love it!

It's been pretty fun getting ready for the Christmas, although we are pretty much BROKE from spending all our free cash on payments for our cruise this upcoming January. So...if gifts are a little "cheap" this year, you'll know why...haha. We really need this trip after a hectic semester. I am looking forward to it soooo much. Getting a paid vacation is REALLY nice!

In other news, James got all A's for this semester! He took 17 hours and did well, I am very proud of him! I still have two finals to take, and then I will also be done. I can't wait!