Christmas 2015

Happy Holidays! Love, Chip, Beth, and Swiffer

Hello, friends! We had a busy 2015, and it all feels a bit of a blur. Beth started a new job in January and continued with her doctoral studies. Chip has been busy at work and the opening of the new Veterinary Medical Center in spring. We did manage to squeeze in a few moments of fun in between all that work. Here are the highlights from the last year:

Valentine’s Day Art

Office art update: Acknowledging Valentine's Day. Not my finest work, but it'll do for now. #fb

Seaside Half Marathon and 5K

Cold, cold beach trip.Proof we're at the beach #omgsocold #fb

Breakfast breaks at the Jesus Biscuit (Swiffer Approved)

Love that Jesus Biscuit! Smoke link + cheese grits + Swiffer the Dog = super Saturday!

Beth enjoyed a little silliness with the in-laws (Honey Boo Boo and family spotted)

You thought I was kidding. #breakingtherules

Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K and a little relaxing in and by the water with friends

Taking a break at the lake!Ladies of the lakeQuiet and sunny out on the lake today.

Jenny Lewis Concert in Athens followed by Postmodern Juke Box Concert in Atlanta

Quiet and sunny out on the lake today.Puddles Pity Party swinging from the chandelier #pmjtour #atl

A BIG family vacation to Seaside

Vacation Day 5: Birthday dinner at the fancy restaurantVacation Day 6: First time in the kayak for Annie, first time jumping waves for Claire, more relaxing in blue for me.I blinded him with the camera flash during the scavenger hunt.

Followed by Beth’s first visit to Calloway Gardens and the Little White House

Vacation Day 8: Nature and stuffVacation Day 9: Nerding out by closing a loop in my life that started in Hyde Park at age 5. I could burst with happiness.Little White House findsI forgot to snap a pic of the pantry which was probably the most interesting part of the kitchen. Lots of bowls and manual appliances - plus Mrs. Dull's cookbook!

We had a fun time at Dragon*Con again

Mad Max costume craziness! #dragoncon2015Muppets! #dragoncon2015Blind ref society #dragoncon2015Batman and Wonder Woman #dragoncon2015Beep boop bop #dragoncon2015

Swiffer had a year of firsts. He started his first diet (boo!), but he also received his first piece of mail.

I'm ready. Let's do this.The resemblance is uncanny.Really hoping someone comes outside to give him a puppy burrito. #doggydietContents: "NEWS | It's 10 P.M. - | Do you know where your squeaky toys are?" They know him well. #puppymysterymailThank you for all the wonderful birthday wishes yesterday! It was a great day filled lots of love from family & friends. It's been a big year full of big changes, and I'm so happy to have so many wonderful and supportive people in my life. Thank you for l

We love our friends and family, and we love celebrating another year with you in our lives. We wish you all the best this holiday season, and we look forward to another fun and exciting year together in 2016.

Happy Holidays!

Love,
Chip, Beth, and Swiffer