{"id":66474,"date":"2023-12-21T07:53:58","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T12:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/?p=66474"},"modified":"2023-12-28T00:20:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T05:20:03","slug":"a-very-merry-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ahealthysliceoflife.com\/a-very-merry-december\/","title":{"rendered":"A Very Merry December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hellloooooo friends, how are you? Truly, it’s check in time. How are you? I hope now you’re beginning to relax on your must do and should do list and are beginning to breathe a little slower and deeper. Maybe that’s just a note to myself? \ud83d\ude09 But really, it’s here, we made it; we did it. It’s time to let go of whatever wasn’t done and enjoy what is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with a little life lately update…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Very Merry December<\/h1><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kaitlyn as an Evil Step Sister<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our December kicked off with Kaitlyn’s first ever musical theater performance. I was so nervous about keeping her feeling well for the whole week of rehearsals and shows and I’m so grateful she stayed well. She was INCREDIBLE on stage, you couldn’t tell if she was nervous and she just looked like she was having so much fun. I loved it for her. She had a lot of support in the audience, including Mema, Grandpa, Nana, friends, and us, of course. It was so special and she asked immediately afterwards when the next practices would begin. I think it’s safe to say she enjoys it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annual Christmas Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the past 10+ years (according to our photo archive), David and I have thrown a Christmas Party. The friend group has evolved over the years as closeness and life’s demands ebb and flow, but it’s always a nice time to spend time with friends and celebrate the season. This year we had about 30 people, the house was decorated and sparkling, and we almost had a solid game of Christmas charades going. Next year it will be mandatory. I’m in my game era and don’t care who knows it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Feed NC Giving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The girls and I spent a day doing one of our favorite December traditions. The girls save their money to give\/save\/spend categories all year long and at the end of the year they take their give money and we go shopping. We consult the “most needed” list from Feed NC then go buy as much of it as we can to bring them. This year we collectively donated 239 lbs. I love that this provides them with a tangible, hands-on way to give back. Hailey truly rocked in this year, saving over $200 and filling her own cart. It’s always a special day for us where we talk deeply about what a blessing it is to be in a position to give back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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