I figured I would take some time to update my blog before I start my LAST semester of the nursing program and things get really busy. This Christmas/New Years went by way too fast and I am feeling the after-holiday blues big time. Zach and I were able to go home to my house for a week before he had to get back to work. It was really fun for us to be together for our first Christmas. We were absolutely spoiled with love and gifts and it was great! 

 I really wanted this sign, so it was one of my Christmas gifts from Zach...and I got it early! 

I was lucky enough to get to see some of my really good friends over the break and it was very awesome to catch up and have some good laughs.

 

I just have to laugh at this picture...it is a glass candle stick wrapped in there. When he bought it at TJ Maxx, they wrapped it in tissue paper and he thought it made the perfect wrapping paper.

I love my husband so much!

My mom got us one of my favorite gifts. She had this made for us, it is solid wood and I love it!

Us looking sleepy on Christmas morning. My step-dad Pete made me wear that necklace, it is one tha flashes/blinks haha

We went four wheeling out at my Grandma's house, it didn't last long though because it was freezing.

My dad got us this awesome old fashion hot air popper. Zach and I love popcorn and we tried this out a few nights ago. It was yummy.

 I just love the gifts my sisters got me this year. Maria made me the banner, I wish I was as crafty and creative as her...but maybe when I have more time on my hands I will have the chance to work on that haha. My sister Melissa got me the cute little canvas painting of the love birds on the left. It worked perfectly with the colors I have in my bedroom.

 

This New Years Zach and I went to see a movie and got home in time to watch the ball drop and enjoy some sparkling cider together.

I added this picture because I am officially a resident of Idaho...they even made me surrender my old Washington license. It was sad.

Well, I think that catches us up for now. This next semester Zach will be working full time because he is off-track, but he will be taking the second part of Anatomy & Physiology (ouch). I will be busy preparing for graduation from the associates portion of the nursing program and also getting ready for the bachelors portion of the program. I am excited that "real life" is upon us soon. I will be able to get my registered nursing license after I graduate in April and hopefully find a job soon after! Zach and I are so blessed and we owe it to our Heavenly Father who loves us unconditionally. Until next time,

Alli & Zach