Merry Christmas Eve

Merry Christmas Eve to you all!
I have been off of work this past week, so I have been preparing for Paul's homecoming...doctor appointments, dentist, salon visits, shopping and more. Trying to keep myself busy as much as possible to make my days go by faster.
Still do not know when exactly Paul is coming home. We are hoping it is before the New Year, but we are just extremely happy that he is coming home to STAY!
Today was just me and my parents. We enjoyed our Christmas meal today because my mom has to work tomorrow. The dogs got to enjoy a nice Turkey meal as well! Christmas Eve service was beautiful as usual,  just truly missed Paul.

 Mom and dad before Christmas Eve Service

 My Christmas Eve outfit

 These dogs love each other so much! Baxton is mine and Paul's (left) and Bazi is my brother's dog (right). She has been staying with us since Thanksgiving because Josh and Kari were traveling a lot. They absolutely are best friends and are going to miss each other so much when they have to say good bye.

Wishing Paul was here...

Tomorrow, my dad and I are spending Christmas on our own, just relaxing, eating leftovers and watching Christmas movies. Then, on Monday, my sister Erinn and brother-in-law Dustin are coming in to town. We head to Omaha on Wednesday. I had bought a ticket to fly home the 31st, but with Paul coming home early, I have to decide what to do now. I'm thinking that I might have to drive there in my car and then that way I can drive back whenever I need to. Any other good ideas? Can't change my flight because I already did that once and had to pay double the price I had already paid...not doing that again.

Paul's spending Christmas in Afghanistan. Talked to him not too long ago and he is starting his celebrating by watching ELF with friends. :)

Paul and his buddy, Davis, in their truck. There is SUCH little room that Paul decided to build a hammock so that he had more space to sleep. Oh the fun of Afghanistan!