December was an amazing month filled with incredible memories. School ended and I was stress-free and able to devote my time to friends, family and to just enjoy the holiday season. I did work a lot, but I was still able to do so many fun things. Here's what I got up to!
Wicked
For an early Christmas present I took my mom to see Wicked at the Civic Theater in San Diego. It was an amazing show and we had such a great night together. Before the show we popped into The Melting Pot and had fondue and martinis. Seriously my favorite place to splurge!
She looked so gorgeous and happy that night! I love my momma so much and loved spending the evening with her! She's my best friend :)
Christmas Decorations
Besides buying gifts, one of my favorite things about Christmas is decorating! Whether it be the tree or mantle, I just loved making my apartment feel festive and cozy!
Handmade Advent Calendar
Out of everything I did in December this next thing was one of the best parts. It took up ALL of my time for the last week of November, but was so worth it. My best friend Krista and I share the same love of all things beauty--she's actually to blame for my obsession! I wanted her Christmas gift to be beauty related and really special. She's one of my favorite people to spoil and this year I did just that!
For her gift I made her her very own advent calendar. The outside of the box had 25 papers that she could peel off and reveal the number of the day/gift and on the inside it was filled with things like nail polish, lipstick, bath bombs, body butters, etc. They were all numbered accordingly so she could open one a day leading up to Christmas.
She absolutely loved it and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out!
Disneyland
Disneyland during the holidays is probably the fastest, easiest way to get into the Christmas spirit! It is so magical and beautiful with all of the decorations and lights. Darren and I took a trip to celebrate our three year anniversary. Even though it was super busy, we were able to get on all of the rides we wanted to and see all of the Christmassy things. My favorite rides during the holidays have got to be The Haunted Mansion which is taken over by The Nightmare Before Christmas and The "Jingle" Cruise-- the jokes never get old!
Christmas Day
Christmas Day was so amazing, I loved spending time with all of my family--especially my younger cousins who are just so adorable!
Our little drummer boys!
This has got to be the most precious gift I've ever gotten! My four year old cousin Larkin took the time to hand make an ornament for me. Have to admit, I teared up when I opened it! It will have a place on my tree forever!
New Year's Eve
There's no one else I'd want to ring in the New Year with than my boyfriend and best friend! I love them both to pieces and we had such a great night together!
I hope you all had an amazing December and enjoyed this post! Happy 2015! :)
xo
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