Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It's safe to say I, along with many others, find the time from Thanksgiving to Christmas to be the absolute best time of the year. I find myself wanting to hold onto the days, even in the midst of exam studying, because I want them to last as long as possible. Christmas lights and decorations, annoying songs on the radio that we all secretly love, the cookies my aunt makes that are addicting, and being able to spend time with family helps to make this time of year perfect.

So far, I've had a great December. It's been filled with some typical Christmas activities such as ice skating, and some random new things.

 The month started off with my roommates and I decorating our apartment. Even though we're not even really going to in our apartment for a long time before Christmas, we're girls and it's our nature to go all-out when it doesn't make sense.... Our favorite touch was these letters on the wall:

 

We originally had "Happy Birthday Kayla." But after it passed, we decided to improvise. 

Next, came my last campus pals meeting with this little goober. She doesn't smile for pictures....

 

Then came ice skating with a good group of friends :) Luckily I didn't fall, but to be fair, I didn't try anything daring. Kevin and Steve struck some nice poses for the camera. A few days later, my sweet roomies and I tried "Hot Yoga." Considering I can't even touch my toes, I was a little nervous- but it was absolutely awesome! We all felt amazing and looked horrible after.

Lastly, I was able to come home for a few days in between exams. My sweet sissy and I went to "Cowfish" to celebrate her 24th birthday- wowzah, that sounds old! What at angel! We finished off the night with coffee, decorating a gingerbread house, and enjoying the festive poinsettia courtesy of her fiance :)