So Shelby-sue: The Cash Family Christmas Recap

Christmas was kind of weird this year, it came outta’ no where and was gone before I knew it. It was hot, 77 to be exact. But it was good. We put our giant tree up the on Thanksgiving weekend, hung the outside lights and hit a few Black Friday sales and everything kind of stalled after that until like the 2nd week in December when we hit full on panic mode. I had tests and finals the first and second weeks in December and had no shopping done as of the 16th.

Allen’s present is always my top priority because it’s gotta’ be good. I went all out this year. He was surprised.

I actually made his gift. It was a U.S. map with all of the Division I football teams on it, I printed out a logo for each Division I team and stuck their logo in their town on the map (i.e.: there is Seminole logo in Tallahassee,FL, an Auburn logo in Auburn, AL). Picture me cutting out 121 teeny tiny logos with scissors, can you say early arthritis. When it came time to put the logo on the map I would squint my eyes really tiny to look for the town, like that was going to help me find it much better. I have a picture of the done deal on my phone but am having an issue sending it to myself so I’ll post it when I figure out what going on.

Allen got me an ipad. I’m in love and he got major brownie points.

I shopped until I was sick of shopping, and this girl loves to shop, that says something. But, I got it done and everyone was happy.

Here’s our Christmas tree and the ridiculous amount of gifts surrounding it. Right after this picture was taken we loaded up every bag and box and hauled them to my Grandparent’s house for opening.

It was great. Sad it’s over, I always mourn for days after its over. I love the Holidays sooo much. I have a Pinterest board dedicated to Christmas, there are so many little things I want to do but this year I just couldn’t find the time, thank you nursing school, you’re the best.

Next year Christmas preparation is starting in October. No joke. Oh yea, and I am going to start Christmas shopping now, never again will I be ~~wandering around the mall delirious~~ shopping until 10pm on Christmas eve eve. Not happening!

I did however find time to make a few batches of Christmas cookies and a tasty Italian Cream Cake. I’ll share the recipe soon, it was seriously delish!