Hello, friends!

I know I've been MIA for the past week. Please forgive me.  I caught my first emergency-room-induced illness. After visiting with my doctor on Tuesday he said, "I'm treating this like the flu, no matter what the test results say." Then he asked, "Have you possibly been around anyone who's sick??" I couldn't help but laugh. "You could say that," I told him. I explained that I work in an ER, and he nodded, knowingly, and suggested that I stay home for at least two or three more days.

By the end of the week I felt more like myself and was able to go back to work just in time to prepare Christmas gifts for all the patients to open on Christmas morning. Knowing how special that moment will be for the families who have to spend Christmas in the hospital makes every tough day at work worth it. 

Brandon and I made it to Yoakum yesterday in time to ride to Katy with my family for our Frerich family Christmas. We spent the day telling stories and playing Chinese Christmas, and we left with memories that kept us laughing until we fell asleep last night.

The next few days will be spent with family and friends, and it feels so good to be surrounded by our loved ones.

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope your heart is filled to the brim with joy, just like mine.

Tuesday Topics: Instagram!!

I just finished today's post about it being our two year wedding anniversary, but when I saw Tiffany's post about Instagram I just had to link up! I just jumped on the Instagram band wagon, and I'm already obsessed!!

Find me on Instagram: @emrenken

Six Favorites

Two years today!

My favorite place on earth.
#TheUniversityofTexas #Tower #texasfight
#texaspride #eyesoftexas #home

Princess was mad at me and ignoring me.
#spoiled #ifthecrownfits

I meant to take a picture of my food before I ate.
#oops #Maudie's #yum #ATX

My favorite view at the hospital where I work.
#oceanview

With my sister this past weekend at the 5k in Austin.
#colormerad #atx #2012



Thanks so much for hosting, Tiffany and Lauren!

12-11-10, Two years later

Two years ago today we said 'I do'. It was one of the best days of my life.

Happy Anniversary, B.

I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for us!

*To read more about our wedding day click the 'Love' link at the top of the page.