Christmas Happenings!

Christmas was definitely in full swing this weekend! I had a Christmas party for the Children's ER at a very nice hotel...it was a fun time to dress up and enjoy the festivities outside of work:

 They had the inaugural "Golden Urinal Awards" (I know it's a little strange...but that's life in the ER for you! :) We voted for nominees among our co-workers for individuals in categories like "best RN," "best MD," "Nurse most likely to get a difficult IV," "Tech you would want beside you if your patient was crashing," etc... I was nominated along with two others for the "Glass half full award," and was surprised when they awarded it to me! It is a very humbling experienced to be recognized by your co-workers like that! I thank God that during this season of my life I have a job I enjoy so much!

 Yesterday we had my mom's side of the family at my parent's house for Christmas with them. We were sad that the Irelands and one of the cousins couldn't make it, but we had a great time!
My sweet mama and me:

 Robby and Uncle David:

 My amazing parents:

 Silly siblings:

 The menfolk...minus Tom and Thomas (Not sure what the two brothers on the outsides are doing... :)

 The cousins from B'ham brought the funnest gift...the newest addition to the family...

 Our hostess with her mama...

 Aunt Lori with her new grand baby...

 These pretty girls belong to my twin cousins Josh and Jon...didn't they get some gems? We are glad to welcome them to the family!

 Mama with her biscuits....yum!

My Daddy reminding us again just what the good news is that we are celebrating this season! Thank God for the wonderful gift of his Son Jesus!

 My turn to hold the baby:

 Waiting for the presents to be handed out:

 Nathan and his girlfriend Laura (she's just part of the fam!):

 Jonathan and me:

 Jonathan with his new birthday present...

 Jonathan and Nathan brought their puppy home from college for the holidays...now my parents have 5 dogs to take care of! :)

 We traveled to Atlanta this morning for Christmas with my dad's side of the family. I didn't do a good job getting the camera out, but we had a wonderful time even though it wasn't well documented!

 Sisters:

 Opening gifts:

 Merry Christmas!

We are gearing up for some more Christmas celebrations this week! The Irelands are coming to town this week and we will have Christmas with them!