Whirlwind Weekend

Our family had a very busy weekend. It started on Friday with a visit from Uncle Andy, Nick's best friend, and his fiance, Amy. They just got engaged a few weeks ago, so it was great to be able to see them and congratulate them in person. We all went out to dinner at Chops that night, which was so yummy. The best part was that it was free! Andy had a gift certificate, and it covered our entire meal. It doesn't get much better than a free meal and great company. CONGRATULATIONS AND WE LOVE YOU, ANDY AND AMY!

On Saturday, Andy and Amy watched Charlie so that Nick and I could help our friends' Chad and Kelly move into their house. Kelly and I used to work together at Big Creek, and she has been one of my best friends over the last few years. She and her family moved to Tennessee earlier this year, but they decided to come back to GA. Of course I am VERY happy to have her back. Charlie is excited too because he is getting a new buddy to play with. Kelly's son, Cooper, was born two weeks after Charlie. The boys had some play dates when they were itty bitty, and Kelly and I can't wait to get them back together. WELCOME BACK, McCORMICK FAMILY!

Saturday night was our annual holiday party with all of our friends from UGA. Nick and I love this party because it is the one time each year that all of our friends are together. Friends from out of town are there, and it is such a great night to catch up and relax with old friends. We eat a lot of good food, drink too much, and play White Elephant. My stomach ached from laughing so hard after this year's White Elephant game. Our gift was a case of Charles Shaw wine from Trader Joe's with Charlie's hand prints on it. It was a hot gift and got traded multiple times before becoming frozen. It's always hard to leave the party because we don't know how long it will be before we see some of these friends again. Nick and I spent a good portion of the trip home talking about how fortunate we are to be blessed with such an amazing group of friends. WE LOVE YOU, GUYS!

On Sunday we celebrated Charlie's aunties' birthdays (that's a mouth full). Dani, Vicki, and Kristen have birthdays right around each other, so we always celebrate them together. The Shaw Clan all gathered at a Japanese restaurant for some hibachi, cake, and gifts. Charlie gave all of his aunties lots of birthday love. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND WE LOVE YOU, GIRLS!

This weekend was quite the whirlwind! It may take us a few days to recover from it all, but it was well worth it. I love this time of year because it is all about being with the ones you love and care about. It was such a nice way to start off the week before Christmas. I would post pictures, but blogger is being very slow. I'll try again later :o)