Christmas

This past Christmas was one I will never forget. It was both the saddest and merriest. My Grandmother "Matt" (Marie Olsen) passed away December 29th. My entire family (extended and immediate) all gathered for our Christmas Eve tradition in Gainesville to celebrate her and our love for one another. She was the glue to our family and a true role-model for myself. Gwen Marie is named after her. I miss her so much.

This Christmas I also got to spend with Brett and family - whom I had not seen in over 2 years. The kids instantly became BFF and still ask about them daily. Spending Christmas all together (under one roof) - with no stomach bug and only a touch of the flu - was our best Christmas of all time.

I also found out that my favorite cousin is preggo with her first baby :) !!!!!!!

Neighbor's Christmas Party in Charlotte

Brett, Katherine, Soren and Preben arrive!!!

Uncle Preben is the coolest, no doubt

I did not stage this - Christmas Eve in Gainesville

My beautiful Grandmother Matt meeting her Great Granddaughter for the second time (the first time was Matt's 90th birthday this past August)

Christmas Eve- everyone is wound up

Santa came!!!!

Christmas Day Oyster Roast and Bloody Marys

MOSH

Hurricane Simulator - winds up to 78.6 mph

This is how Grandaddy finally won over Biba

8 months old

King Crab for NYE

Bring it on 2015