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Uncategorized | December 29, 2011

So Yeah…..and My Christmas Present

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! I didn’t mean to take such a long blogging break! The husband and I both have this week off of work…and when you add in Christmas fun plus both of us being sick, not much blogging happens. The good news is the husband is starting to feel better. The bad news is I’m starting to feel worse.

Anyway, I thought I would share some of our Christmas with you! On Christmas Eve I spent most of the day feeling sick and watching movies on the couch. Luckily my mom saved the day by bringing over the most delicious meal so that this sick girl didn’t have to cook. We ended up opening presents that night. Want to see my favorite gift? Be prepared for cuteness beyond words. 
 Meet Miss Sophie! That’s right…the husband got me a kitten for Christmas! She is beyond adorable and the sweetest kitten we’ve ever had. She starts purring whenever you talk to her or look at her. We have been talking about getting a friend for Henry for awhile and after we met her it just felt right. 
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On Christmas day we went to my in-laws house for the day and had a great time!

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Wrigley had fun too….despite looking terrified in this photo. Unfortunately my camera died right after taking this.

For dessert I made a Christmas trifle…..it turned out more like a trifle that got slimmed. I called it the Grinch Stole Christmas trifle. It was yummy.
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And now, some more cuteness. Sophie looks so big here…but really she is tiny.

It’s impossible to get her to sit still for a photo….she just wants to love on you instead. Best Christmas gift ever….my husband knows me so well!
Merry Christmas from our house! And Happy New Year!
**Edited to add: For those of you who’ve asked, the garland the husband and I are standing in front of is actually two skinny Christmas trees my father-in-law tied together at the top!

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Comments

  1. Natalie says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:05 pm

    What a cutie!

  2. Christina {Carolina Charm} says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:13 pm

    Aww! so cute! Miss Sophie totally needs her a picture + caption on the sidebar of your blog!

  3. Amanda says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    I'm in love with Sophie already! She's a perfect addition to your family!!!

  4. Holly says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:17 pm

    Sophie is adorable! Such a cutie! Glad to hear you had a good Christmas. Feel better soon!

  5. Sweet Harvest Moon says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:20 pm

    Oh my, cute!
    Did it came with a bow? 🙂

    Merry Christmas and Happy new year!

  6. megan says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:24 pm

    So cute! My friend just got a cat and named it Sophie, too! 🙂

  7. CMae says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    How does Henry feel about her? does he like her? And Wrigley?

    She's so cute! What was that big garland circle thing that you and your husband were standing in front of?? Really cool looking!!!

  8. leah says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    such a cute kitty!! I'm sorry you've been so sick, no fun at all but at least it gives you an excuse to do nothing but cuddle with Jon and Sophie!

    Oh and p.s. you look GREAT for not feeling good!!

  9. Leah says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    She is precious! Glad you had a wonderful holiday!

  10. Michelle says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Oh my goodness!!! Cuteness overload!!!! She is so cute!!!!!!! Congrats on the new addition to y'alls family!!! Hope your holidays were great!!!

  11. Sara Elizabeth says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Aww! Sweet baby kitten!! that's awesome!!

    Now, I'm looking at the pics from your in-laws — are those two trees tied together to create an archway? A suspended garland? I'm intrigued – but I like they like Christmas trees! So happy!

    You look great despite feeling puny on Christmas Eve!!

  12. Carolyn says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    OH SO CUTE!!! Sounds like you had a super good Christmas! 🙂

  13. Katie says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Oh my gosh Sophie is gorgeous!!! Congrats! I LOOOVE that giant wreath/garland in the photo of you at your in-laws' – how pretty!

  14. natasha {schue love} says

    December 29, 2011 at 4:01 pm

    Awww Wrigley looks so worried!! Wilson had a friend Norm in town over Christmas…two goldens in one house = tons and tons of fun!!

  15. Mike says

    December 29, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    despite being sick, it looks like the perfect christmas! especially with little sophie joining the R family!! i seriously adore her!

  16. Michelle says

    December 29, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    She is adorable!!

  17. Holly says

    December 29, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    Sophie is so cute! What a great present!

  18. Portuguese Prepster says

    December 29, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    awww she is so cute!

  19. Chelsea @ {twotwentyone} says

    December 29, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    She's precious! What a lovely Christmas gift!

  20. The Sweet Life says

    December 29, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    Sophie is presh!!!

  21. Married...with a Pup says

    December 29, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Awww Sophia is seriously adorable!!! Hope you are starting to feel better!

  22. Linda says

    December 29, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    Well I can certainly see why this Christmas was so special! The gift of a precious little kitten to cuddle up to when you aren't feeling well? The best! Sophie is adorable and Wrigley looked mighty cute too. I sure miss my two orange tabbies…hope everyone is getting along well.

  23. dancing my way through life says

    December 29, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    What a great gift!!! Sad to hear you aren't feeling well 🙁 Love the two trees tried together…such a cute idea. Hope your have a great NYE!!

  24. bev says

    December 29, 2011 at 11:26 pm

    Finally, a picture of the new "baby"! She's even cuter in person. Hope you're feeling better.

  25. Sarah says

    December 30, 2011 at 3:32 am

    oh my goodnesssss!!! what a little cutie! I love her name too! I know little miss sophie with Henry and Wrigley. What a cute family 🙂 Glad you had a great Christmas!!

  26. lori says

    December 30, 2011 at 4:23 am

    oh. my. goodness. sophie is so cute. i love it when they're so itty bitty like that!

  27. Amber @ A Little Pink in the Cornfields says

    December 30, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    HOW SWEET! Sophia is adorable! I have a cat named Libby, and I just adore her! She's all white with a black tail and one black ear. She makes life so much more fun! 😉

    Have a wonderful new year!

  28. Tamara says

    January 2, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Oh my goodness, there is nothing cuter than a kitten! And that "garland" is awesome, so creative!

  29. Elizabeth Ann (Elizabeth Ann's Recipe Box says

    January 2, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Gave you a little shout out! 🙂 http://www.elizabethannsrecipebox.com/2012/01/blogging-community-and-my-favorite.html Happy New year! 🙂

  30. Sunni Dae @ Pearls and Curls says

    January 2, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Heya Julie! I just wanted to let you know I got my scentsy car scent in the mail last week! Thank you for hosting!

  31. kristen says

    January 3, 2012 at 1:37 am

    OMG SO SWEET!!! LOVE THE KITTENS!!!

  32. alicia says

    January 3, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    that trifle looks amazing – I love making them!

  33. Corinne says

    January 4, 2012 at 7:23 pm

    oh my goodness little miss sophie is too cute for words! I hope all your fur-babies are getting along well!

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