Joy to the World

Warmest wishes & love from head to toe.

insta-life (holiday edition)

Three Wishes: Becca

I feel like it was JUST my birthday yesterday, because I honestly couldn't think of anything I wanted for Christmas this year. I am more excited about Derek being done with clerkships & a much needed two week break for him the last part of January. Let's just say some kind of vacation is in the works, and that's more then I could ask for. As always, health, love & happiness for all my family and friends is just as high on my list. I'm so thankful for this time of year and that we all take the time to be a little more kind to one another. 

Three Wishes: Derek

Just like every year, Derek is the hardest to shop for, although he likes to tell me I am. He is one of those guys who just buys things when he needs them throughout the year. The catch is he ONLY buys things he NEEDS, and it's usually a medical book, medical tool, or an electronic of some kind. Because of this, he is so hard to shop for, and especially surprise! This year, his typical National Geographic issue is on the list along with some new fuzzy Ugg slippers. The backpack is an extra since his was stolen when our car was broken into back in September. I can't wait to spend Christmas with Derek and celebrate him being done with his clerkships, and helping him study as much as possible before the boards & interviews the first few weeks of January. 

Winter to-do List

The countdown to Christmas & Derek being FINISHED with his clerkships is on. Can't wait for all the holiday festivities at home with my family this year. 

Gobble, Gobble!

 This year, Derek and I were lucky enough to be in the beautiful Bay Area for Thanksgiving. Our good friends invited us over for Thanksgiving dinner, and if their excellent cooking wasn't enough, sweet baby Ruby's smile was more then enough to get us to the house. Both Stephanie & Brad did an excellent job on everything from the turkey to the pie and the eclectic table setting. Derek had to go in to the hospital the whole weekend, but we still packed it full of fun and relaxation (on his part). We ended up walking through crunching leaves, eating at yummy local favorites, and reading from our thankful jar. We might have eaten more than we ever thought possible, but isn't that what Thanksgiving is all about?!

{just kidding}