It's Christmas Vacation

I know it's been a bit since the last post, but we went on a week long vacation and I have been going non stop since we returned.  My overly generous parents took our family on a week long vacation to the Florida Keys for our Christmas present.  Our thoughts were that we might as well take advantage of being able to travel before you know who graduates and starts having a family (that would be me!).  Side Note:  I officially graduate in less than one year!  Yep, you heard me. ONE YEAR!  Back to the story, we spent a week in Islamorada, Florida.  We have not been on a family vacation in 6 years.  We went the year before the hubby and I got married.  Needless to say it has been way too long and we definitely made up for lost time!  I have never had so much fun with my family!  The hubby and I also got to meet my brother's new girlfriend (we will call her KC) and I immediately fell in love! 

Here are a few pictures from the trip!

 Just landed in MIA and ready for a little R & R!

 First sunset in Islamorada

 First night doing a little bar hopping

 Our view from the deck

 We did some serious kayaking and canoeing all week! So much fun!

 Sunset at Lorelei's! 

 My favorite place, Islamorada Fish Company

 We went to South Beach in Miami on our way to pick up KC. 

 The sweet couple!

 Ready for a little fishin'

 Took a day trip to Key West

 Sunset Cruise in Key West!  Loved it!

 Last night in Florida!

We just can't be serious........so much fun!

Merry Christmas to everyone!  I hope you all get to spend time with friends and family! Much love from the Morgans!

Just Playing Catch Up

A late Happy Thanksgiving to everybody!!!  I've been a bit slack these days, but I do have an excuse or so I think it's a pretty good excuse.  My parents and big bro were in town the week of Thanksgiving and this week at school has been one of the worst, no kidding!  I defended my research project/thesis on Monday and the family and hubby were able to make it to that which was wonderful!  Getting the research project/thesis out of the way is a huge accomplishment!  Now just one year left of school and I am home free! 

While the family was here, my big bro and I ran in a Thanksgiving Day 8k race.  It was his first race and I was honored to share that experience with him.  He truly is one of my very best friends and a passion for running is something we share.  A few pics from the race.

Pre-race picture!

After crossing the finish.......I might have been a little eager to finish!

Post-race pic with our medals!

Thanksgiving lunch picture!  My favorite boys!

Also, while the family was in town we had family pictures made.  We haven't had a good family picture made since the hubby and I got married 5 years ago.  So, we had my friend that took the Morgan family pictures do the same for my side of the family.  Again, she made us all look so much better than we are!

We had a really good week! So glad they were all able to make it!  My big bro and I talked the parents into not buying Christmas presents this year (the momma has a tendency to go WAY over the top with gifts) and taking a trip as a family!  We are headed to Islamorada, Florida in 10 days! 

That's the end of playing catch up.......................I'll just keep up next time