I have had a really hard time with the Christmas season the past 2 years because, my family has been down in Mexico, and that is usually where I am. The past 2 years Jared and I couldn't make it work financially or with getting time off work. We've had a really wonderful Christmas here, but I just feel like a big piece of Christmas has been missing. This year, my brother is serving a mission in TN, and my parents are in Mexico and I am here in Utah. Today I decided I was not going to be sad. I was going to embrace having another family. A family that loves me unconditionally, and doesn't go to Mexico for Christmas. ;) I want to let my "sad wall" down and experience a wonderful DeMann Christmas.
{My family's Christmas card they made down in Mexico}
Another reason to be truly, genuinely happy is that one of my longest, closest friends got engaged yesterday, and I get to see her today! Most of you should know Kjerstin (here is her blog).
{all of us this year in Vegas on Halloween - link to post}
Well last night, her long - time boyfriend Shane proposed to her. He had told me his plans before, because J and I were going to try and make it down South where they live for the big event. However, life happens and we couldn't make it down.
{we did make this video for her to watch after the proposal}
I don't think that I have ever been so happy for any other couple to get married as I am for them. They are such a fantastic couple, and since they've been together they have grown so much as a couple! I see how happy Kjerst is, and it makes me love Shane more and more. He's the most fun person to hang out with, and I will always love them both. I love that I love Kjerstin, and love Shane. It's not an obligation to like him. It's a true friendship. They will have a fantastic life together, they already do.
I cannot wait to take this same photo with reversed roles! My beautiful bride-to-be!
There is no reason to be gloomy this holiday season!
Merry Christmas everyone!
I love all of you and that's the nostalgic truth!