Christmas is in the Air

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! This weekend I hosted an ugly Christmas sweater party. Not so much that the sweaters are ugly, but we wanted to go all out for Christmas. We of course wish our husbands could have been here but as I have said before, the show must go on. We had a blast!! I had about oh twenty people here maybe. We had Army wives but we also had neighbors which included husbands and kids. I have never really planned a party quite like it. But boy did we get decked out to deck the halls this year!! We played lots of games with prizes included and laughed the entire night away. I have tons of more pictures to share but my camera cord for downloading is in St. Louis so more on that later. Before everyone arrived it was myself and two other wives that I am close with. We raised our glasses and I simply said here's to six glasses next year. That was enough said. We are happy with three but cannot wait to have our better halves next year. You can point out an Army party from a mile away. We all had our cell phones out and one wife had my laptop out in case her husband got on Skype. Around 11 o'clock (7 am their time), Drew was the first to call me and all the other ladies followed suit. We talk to those men any chance we can get!! Drew called while I was in the middle of a game where you have to put marshmellows in your mouth and still sing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. (Pretty fun- I would highly suggest it.) Needless to say, I had to disqualify myself by spitting out the marshmellows so I could talk him. :)

Here are the Army wives that were in attendance:

Drew is doing well. I have sent him a few packages with things he has asked for from here. We have been surprised so far that it has only taken about 6 days to get there which isn't too bad. Drew ended up getting a third roommate but luckily he is an easy-going guy. And, as always, we are learning to be flexible so we talk with a combination of speaking and instant messaging so that Drew can try to talk to me without everyone hearing his stories. He has been working hard over there! He enjoys his missions and has continued to spend some time working on his vehicle. We don't have anything too new or exciting to share but I did want to show you some pictures from Thanksgiving. (These are not Drew's pictures but another soldier's.)

Looking at this Thanksgiving spread makes me realize Drew wasn't kidding when he listed out all of the food they ate!! It's comforting to know they are welll taken care of over there on the holidays. I'm curious to see the Christmas spread. (Sorry for so many but I enjoyed looking at them so thought you might too.)

Kid Rock and Carlos Mencia visited a couple of weeks ago. Drew thought Carlos (a comedian) was hilarious! He only stayed for a couple of the Kid Rock songs then went home. It's neat they do that for them.

I'm heading home for Christmas on Saturday! Can't wait to see my family and friends but also my dogs!! Grandma and Grandpa are already getting them in the holiday spirit. They are so excited. (Yeah right!) :)