I dreamed a dream.

Anne Hathaway's I Dreamed A Dream scene alone

is worth the price of the ticket. 

Go.

A Christmas Letter

Dear Friends,

In between unwrapping gifts and cooking Christmas lunch, I wanted to stop and take a minute to wish all of you a Merry Christmas!

I've had a really wonderful 2012.  This has been, hands down, the  most interesting year I've had in a long, long time.  So many times I have been faced with new opportunities I didn't expect (not all that turned out the way I originally hoped they would), found strength to accomplish things I didn't know I had the ability or stamina for, and made friendships that I didn't expect to find or love quite so much. 

Many of you have been a part of my incredible year, either directly or indirectly, or possibly you've only followed my progress and journey and cheered me from the sidelines.  In whatever capacity you find yourself here with me, to all of you, I thank you. 

May the love and peace of the season be with you today, and all days.

Merry Christmas,

Angie

Texting Santa

Mashable got ahold of Santa's phone this year.  Santa should really be more careful.  Here are my favorite convos...

Justin Bieber:

Morgan Freeman:

An overly attached girlfriend:

Mariah Carey:

Mars Curiosity Rover:

Just a little holiday humor to get you through this beautiful Christmas Eve!  I still have a gift to buy.  WHAT?? 

I know, Santa. I know.

Safe travels to those of you on the road this holiday season! 

Merry Christmas!

From our house, 

to yours,

we wish you a 

Merry Christmas!

Baby K, future heartbreaker.

We have a Christmas baby this year in our family! Meet my brand new nephew, baby K.

I'm enamored.

I got approved to visit the NICU tonight to get my first peek.  (Which, when they say "scrub in", they mean SCRUB IN.  There's a timer and everything.)

His mama had just gotten the opportunity to hold him for the first time in a day or so (he was born on Thursday).  She was very excited. :)  He's had a bit of trouble with his O2, so please keep him in your prayers for a speedy recovery so we can get him home and snuggle him up in person. 

Precious.