Starting to look like Christmas

This week we had my family over for dinner. On Monday, we tried to make sugar cookies for dessert and failed. So we tried again Wednesday and succeeded. Yay! 

As for work this week, it has been busy for the both of us so Nathan and I decided to have a few dates. Our first one was Thursday. I made breakfast for dinner; pancakes, turkey bacon, and eggs. Then we watched "Santa Clause is coming to town." (Christmas classic) 

Friday we went to the Fort Worth Drive-in. So much fun and we got to see "Mocking Jay: Part 1" and "Interstellar." As a side note, the first time Nathan and I held hands was the Ennis, TX drive-in, in February 2008.

It  is crazy to think that after 6 and a half years of marriage there are still many firsts! This weekend Nathan and I put up Christmas lights. There is something to be said about doing projects together, it is always a great bonding experience. 

Thanks to Leilani Ram and her example of a lighting ceremony, we had one of our own. We stood outside and oohed and awed as the lights came on, then we sang "Silent night." We ended the night with watching "It's a wonderful life." It was great to be reminded that there is more to life than ourselves. We are so grateful for our savior and His love for us. There is no better time to cherish our family and our life here on earth. 

One can not be sad when they count their blessing!