From the Holidays

I’ve been trying to write this post for far longer than I’d like to admit. Really, it’s pretty sad. But no more procrastination–here it finally is! I wanted to share a little update of our holidays, which were altogether lovely.

Caleb and our church’s worship team led the Christmas Eve candlelight service downtown. It was perfect weather, and the square was crowded with people.

Moments like this make me feel like St. Augustine is almost Stars Hallow (from Gilmore Girls), with all of its quirks and fun people.

The Jones family started a new Christmas Eve tradition: an oyster roast and a low country boil. I am a complete sucker for seafood, and these are two of my favorite ways to eat it.

Christmas Day was the usual mix of tomfoolery, between silly string wars, the piñata, and fireworks.

I really enjoyed using FaceTime to say hello to my brother and future sister-in-law, who are out in California. I showed Pap Pap (Caleb’s Grandpa), and I’m pretty sure it blew his mind. Yes, we are almost living in the days of the Jetsons (although I’d still like my flying car).

The day after Christmas, we wrapped up the holidays with the Annual Jones Putt Putt Tournament. I played pretty well, but Caleb’s youngest brother took us all by surprise and claimed this year’s Championship status.

All in all, it was a pretty laid back Christmas, with just enough Jones fun thrown in to mix things up. It’s hard for me to believe that we’re already well past the middle of January, and I feel like I’ve just now gotten into a non-holiday routine. I hope your holidays were also filled with fun, and that you’re already looking forward to next year.