Christmas!

This year Christmas was very different, which was expected considering the circumstances. On Christmas Eve I went to work and thankfully got off around 3:30 and headed to my house to meet up with my brother. He had to work as well ,so we were both a little late showing up to my grandparents house. When we finally arrived Nick and I grabbed a plate to eat and got thrown right into opening all our presents. Our family was blessed with a Wii... very unexpected!! We were very excited, I also got a new pair of shoes... they are Sperry's!! LOVE THEM!! After we spent time with the family, played with the gifts, and got all the presents loaded up in the car Nick and I were off to do some last minute shopping. Thankfully Walgreen's was opened so we went in and he got mom 2 candles that are organic and I bought some M&M' s for a recipe. We had so much fun driving all around trying to find places that were opened and just spending quality brother sister time! He is about to head off to college and its going to be extremely hard! :(
When we got home we stayed up for a while getting some things together and I had to make some rice crispy treats for my Uncle... they are his fav.! The next morning we were all woken up by my sister saying come on guys its Christmas, its Christmas... as if we didnt know,lol! We walked down stairs to see what Santa had brought us! It was definitely a sweet time for us as a family and I loved it very much! My brother and I wanted to do things a little diffrent this year, instead of the kids opening our gifts first we wanted to give our parents their presents first! I was so excited... Kyle, Nick, and I got them all new pots and pans and baking wear!! They loved it.... as soon as we were all finished opening gifts they cleaned out the cabinets and took the old out and put the new in!! It was so nice to see my parents be so happy... I love getting people gifts that they love!!
After we finished up at the house we all headed to my other set of grandparents house. Kyle and I decided to wear funny Christmas sweaters and to be a little goofy instead of wearing some of our new clothes!! When we got to my grandparents, my grandmother needed help making some food, so I made the pancakes while she made the eggs. Everyone finally arrived, and the house went from being quiet to loud very fast! All my family was able to make it which was a HUGE blessing! It made my Christmas being able to see everyone.
We all ate breakfast and then got everyone together to open gifts... I think everyone was very pleased with their gifts. My brother got a Austin Pea sweatshirt from one of my cousins and the tears stared coming.... I was surprised that I got emotional over that, but I did. Then it was time for my grandparents to open their gifts and they got a beautiful gift from my aunt and uncle. It has one of Dustans last pictures on it and it has a musical note from the casket, and it also said in loving memory of Dustan Gammon.... it was a very special gift and got everyone emotional for a moment.. we all miss him dearly, but we know that he is having such a grate time with our Heavenly Father! It was NOT the same with out him here this year and it was extremely hard for me. I do not even have words for the way I feel without him here.
After we all got our emotions under control I gathered up the family for a picture that would have all of us together... Kyle and I got my grandparents a frame, so we wanted a new picture of all of us in it. Kyle and I then headed to his house, when we got there we played the wii with Michael and Adrian and then headed up to Mom G's house. We opened up gifts that were from her and I received the most special gift that I will cherish forever. She hand made ornaments that have special meanings for each one. She also made crosses with a jewel in the middle... I was very touched that she wanted to make me something so special. She also gave Kyle, Adrian, Michael, Mark, and Connie a picture from her wall. They were something that were special to Mom and Dad G.... I know Kyle was shocked when she wanted to give them away. It was a very special moment! After that we grabbed a bite to eat and then we looked through old pictures of Dad and Mom G... oh man they were so funny!! We then walked back to Kyles and opened more gifts... we had so much fun watching Cole and just spending time together.
Overall I had a very blessed Christmas and I could of not asked for more. I had everyone I loved right there with me and I experienced many special moments that I will forever hold to my heart.
I know that God has great plans for Kyle and I this year... we have already been talking about some things we would love to do for others. I thank God for bringing my family through this past year and I will continue to praise Him as we are rolling into this year!
*I forgot to mention that my Uncle and Aunt also handed out all of the family members a cd that Dustan had recorded with one of the girls from our church... she is singing and playing the piano and he is playing the drums and in a few of the songs my brother is playing the bass.... I have only been able to listen to 2 songs because I was so overwhelmed... it is very powerful!! The songs that were sung are his testimony... im so thankful for this cd... Thanks Annie! :)

My First Christmas in Heaven

My first Christmas in Heaven.

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below,
With tiny lights like Heaven's stars, reflected in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular; please wipe away your tears,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear,
But their sound can't compare with the Christmas choir up here!
I have no words to tell you of the joy their voices bring,
It is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me, I see your broken heart,
But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.
Thank you for your kindness, you know I hold you dear,
Be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ, this year.

I send to you a special gift from Heaven, my home above.
I send to you the memory of my undying love.
The gift of love is precious, more precious than pure gold,
And always most important, in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep those others, as my Father said to do.
I just can't count the blessings He has in store for you!
So have a merry Christmas, and wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year!

My Aunt April posted this poem that a friend had sent to her and I thought it would be good to share. A lot of us have love ones who have passed away this year and even though it hurts these words bring such joy to my heart knowing that Dustan, Dad G, and Christa is spending their very first Christmas with Jesus.

Christamas.... falalalala lala la la

I also meant to say that I am SUPER DUPER excited about Christmas this year!!! I am totally in the Christmas spirit and I can not wait to see what this new year will bring! I really would like this Christmas be focused on the True Meaning and less on the all the superficial stuff... yes its fun to buy and give gifts, but the intimacy of that special family time and the reality that we have eternal life is SO much BETTER!!!
I have High Hopes for this year and im so ready for a change... a GOOD one! :)

Catching Up!

Hello everyone!!
I can not believe how long its been since I have done some blogging!! Well first things first... I had a WONDERFUL and FILLING Thanksgiving!! It was definitely different, but GOOD!

The week of Thanksgiving was the typical work and school and I had not seen Kyle since that Saturday which was very brief. :( On Wednesday (day before Thanksgiving) Kyle came and picked me up from work and we headed to his casa to start the Thanksgiving fun! I was so excited to see him when he came to get me... we don't usually go that long without seeing each other... 4 days... that's a lot! We have both been so busy ,so it was great that we got to slow things down a little and relax during this special holiday. I was able to spend the night with his family Wednesday-Friday and it was very nice... usually I stay so late and he has to drive me home, but this week I was able to stay! :) On Thursday morning we woke up and just chilled out around the house, played with Cole, and then it was time for me to wake Kyle up! After we were both ready we headed off to my grandparents house (dads side) and had a lovely meal! We had so much fun.... 4 of our family members were absent this year, but we gained 2 "new" people! My Aunts mom and sister decided to join us this year, it was wonderful to have them and I hope they make it a tradition! :)
We then left to go back to Kyles house to "eat" and spend some time with them for a little while and they as well had a lovely spread of food. After that we made our last stop of the day... my other grandparents house (moms side), I was so full I didn't want to even look at food but she was nagging me about not eating her food so I made a little plate just for her!! She had tons of stuff and the dessert table was literally endless.... we had lots of people to feed. After everyone was finished the children had a bowling tournament , they had lots of fun doing that! When we were finished there we said our goodbyes and headed back to Kyles house.
My Thanksgiving break was wonderful and its really sad that I have NO pictures to prove it! My camera is broken so I have to wait for Kyles pictures but its taking him forever to give them to me b/c they are on the bottom of his priority list.... when I get a few I will post them up though.

As of today I went to school this morning and now im at home working on some papers and studying for tests.... Im thrilled I have the rest of the week off!! I can have more time to study!!
I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed day!!
love ya! :)

Halloween!!

For Halloween it is a tradition that we always go to my grandparents house... we have been doing it ever since I was born!! It is SO much fun, we always invite anyone and everyone who wants to come! This year I did not dress up... but im sure I will next year! My granny had potato soup, chili, and some one brought spaghetti, then we had chips, dip, lots of sweets like cupcakes, smores, and tons of candy!! We had a blast with all my cousins and the kids in the surrounding neighborhoods.... there were hundreds and hundreds of people, lots of cute costumes! Halloween is such a fun time for the kids, they get to play dress up and eat tons of candy... whats more fun then that?? After we left my Granny's house Kyle, Mom, Dad, and I all went to a haunted house, I didn't want to go bc of my headache, but I sucked it up bc my dad was going to go. Last year Kyle, mom and I went and I was terrified, but this year I wasn't as scared.... I think its cause I was talking to them instead of trying to avoid them. I'm glad I went bc we have some fun memories to look back on and laugh about... ha my dad was loving it and mom kept getting scared and Kyle was just chilling!

This morning really early my mom and I went to vote..... MCCAIN/ PALIN..... im anxious to see the results!