Abbie Marie Burris

Yes, I am still alive.

I've been busy Christmas shopping, eating my weight in my Momma's buckeye's (why lie about it), and oh yea this...

Meet Abbie Marie Burris.

Our three years new, 8 lb, Maltipoo.

We got her last night.

To say I am tired is an understatement.

She was with her previous owner for the first three years of her life.

I know she is shell shocked.

I think for being in a new home pooping in the house once is completely acceptable.

She was up and down a lot during the night so needless to say I didn't get much sleep.

I AM TIRED.

I FEEL FAT.

In a nutshell I basically HATE this time of year.

I am in another rut.

I know how far I have come and I keep telling myself if I can just make it through Christmas maintaining I am good.

I don't know why I feel so depressed with that though?

It doesn't help either that the death of my Papaw is still so new and the Holidays bring a pain I couldn't have ever prepared myself for.

Just pray for me that I can get through these next couple of weeks without packing on the 10 pounds I promised myself I wouldn't!

ONWARD!

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below 
With tiny lights, like Heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow 
The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear 
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. 
I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear 
But the sounds of music can't compare 
with the Christmas choir up here.

I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, 
For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing. 
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart 
But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.

So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear. 
And be glad I'm spending Christmas 
with Jesus Christ this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above. 
I sent you each a memory of my undying love. 
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold 
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told. 
Please love and keep each other, as my Father said to do 
For I can't count the blessing or love he has for each of you 
So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear 
Remember, I am spending Christmas 
with Jesus Christ this year 

And just some random pics from my weekend since I am trying to get caught up!