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Christmas morning started with a 2 mile run and 8 minute abs. Then pecan rolls! And a green smoothie. I figured I should at least get some nutrients since I wasn’t going to get any later π
My dad, stepmom, and brother came over, then we all opened our gifts. I got so many nice things from my mom and “Santa!”
In the past I would have then went to play piano at the local community dinner. They didn’t ask me to play this year, so I was kind of upset about it. So I headed to my step-grandparents’ house.
For a while I was sitting there sulking. I was angry that my Christmas tradition was broken. I know, it’s not actually a big deal. Finally, I just decided to enjoy what I did have, which was time to spend with family. My day became so much better!
My step-grandparents are awesome. (He is the one that helped me grow a garden). They got me an iPod shuffle!
From there I went to my grandma and grandpa’s house. Our dinner wasn’t very fancy, it was rather simple. Only 4 dishes.
Broccoli rice casserole, shrimp salad, rolls, and ham. Yes, that is a piece of ham on my plate. I took one bite, but I just don’t like it! At least I tried it!
The family. After this I went to my other grandma’s house. It was nice to visit with her. I played the piano for her and ate way too many peanut butter blossoms. Cookies are always better when they’re not from your house. I just realized I didn’t take any pictures there!
Finally… last stop! I went to my dad’s house. I had presents from Santa there, too, and I got what I’ve been waiting for…
YAY! It’s the Garmin Forerunner 610. I tried it out yesterday morning and it worked great! No more MapMyRun π
Another present:
Does this not look divine?!
Then it was finally time for bed. I’m a busy girl on Christmas! That’s not a bad thing though. I have so much family that I get to see. I am blessed with a wonderful life and I wouldn’t trade it for anything!
I hope you all had a perfect Christmas. π
What did you make for breakfast on Christmas morning?
What is your favorite present this year??
I love your recap posts! Looks so fun π And OMGG! Yayy for the garmin π
Agreed- I loooovve pecan rolls. I kinda gave up eating healthy at all on Christmas hehe-there were too many amazing things! π
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It’s totally okay to say bye bye to healthy eating at Christmas – all about moderation right? π I will admit though, eating all of this sugar has made me crave some clean, healthy eats!
Wow you were spoiled this Christmas! You don’t have any siblings, do you? I remember I was always so jealous of my “only child” friends because they got so many more presents than I did. π That Garmin looks SO nice! I’m jealous!
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I was SO spoiled! I’m so lucky! I’m kind of an only child – I’m my mom’s only kid, but my dad has a little boy with my step mom! He’s 7 π
Mmmm look at those pecan rolls! And your shoes are so cool!!!!!!!!!!! Jealous. π I didn’t know you played piano, that’s really awesome. I used to play!
Have fun with your Garmin, they are amaazzinng!! When I first got mine, I would go out on runs just to say that I used it , haha. I’m glad you had such a wonderful, blessed Christmas. π
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I’ve been playing piano since I was 5 π the Garmin is making me actually want to go on runs haha! I’m sure it will wear off eventually, but as of right now I’m loving heading out into the cold!
Both Christmas Eve from your last post AND Christmas day look wonderful! I’m sorry you didn’t get to play at the community dinner this year. I’m sure you do a beautiful job – they don’t know what they’re missing out on! Oh well, their loss! I’m glad you still ended up having a good Christmas. You already know that I got a Garmin too! I’m so glad you like yours, I’m loving mine too! π Have a great Friday!!
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Yeah – a different group organized it this year, so they didn’t know to call me π I did have a wonderful Christmas though! So happy you’re loving your garmin π I feel like everyone got one haha!
Awesome! It sounds like you got some amazing gifts π
And sorry you weren’t asked to play the piano – I’m sure they missed your beautiful music π
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I just have to add that I got a Garmin Forerunner 10 – I’ll be doing a Christmas recap sometime soon π
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Yay!! It was the year of Garmins haha π
I did two miles on Christmas morning too!! (: I have fallen in love with those shoes. I am still drooling. And my friend has that watch and LOVES it! It is such a nice one (:
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I really like it so far! It has so many features! π
Your Christmas recaps made me smile. Looks like you had a great Christmas!! Are you loving your new Garmin? Awesome new shoes and iPod! We made sausage bites and eggs for the morning and my favorite present was my Garmin of course π Have a great weekend!!
oh and I didn’t forget about you guest posting. Sorry it’s taken me so long but I’ll email you within the next few days!
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Yes, I looove the garmin! My step mom brought over sausage and egg bites too, but I didn’t post them lol!
I totally forgot about guest posting too haha! But I’d still love to! π
OMG those Nike’s are SOOOO cute! I love them! Your Christmas looks fun π
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Thanks! It was so much fun π
While all your presents look amazing, those shoes! I’m ordering mine online today, and I’m way too excited! Your Christmas looks like so much fun! I’ve just read through your other recap post, and your family looks like so much fun!
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YAY new shoes! π yes, my Christmas was a ton of fun π my family is awesome!
I have the Garmin 610 too!! Except mine is not nearly as cute as yours!
Love the Nikes by the way – havent seen those yet
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I think my Garmin is a special edition π I believe the shoes are the Nike TR Print 3 – I love them!
Wow! I only had two stops to make on Christmas and I thought I was busy! You’re a champ! It looks like you had a really great day π
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I did have a great day! I hope you did too π