It's always something around the holidays.. Tyler's out of school for 3 weeks, trying to decorate and organize the house (expecting new stuff, must clean out the old)... shopping, cooking, preschool parties, extra work to be done everywhere you turn!
I have to say I have enjoyed some much needed downtime.. snuggling up with the kids to watch countless hours of holiday movies and specials! Staying cozy with fuzzy slippers and hot cocoa. It's been nice. We kept the holidays relatively simple this year, forgoing most of the extensive decorating and such. Had Christmas dinner with Jared's parents, which made it relaxing not having to prepare to feed everyone myself.
Christmas morning the kids woke up at 6AM (ugh) and the bad parents that we are.. we convinced them that Mommy and Daddy needed at least another hour of sleep and they actually managed to keep calm until 7:15... then there was no more denying them the joy of running downstairs to see what Santa had left!
After the presents were tackled and new toys were opened, (and a small cat nap on the couch while the kids enjoyed a new movie) we made a hug brunch. Bacon, sausage, eggs, hashbrowns, toast, pancakes.. YUM!
So that's that.
I've been really good with my December Daily project.. I do have to admit that there were a couple of days that I simply forgot to take a photo, while other days were so typically boring that I had nothing to take a photo of! LOL But I have stuck with it, I only have 3 more pictures to print and wrap up on my journaling and it will be complete! Excited to share the pics with you... I think it turned out well!
I would love to get my hands on the new Project 365, on sale Jan. 1st! Which, I have to say $35 for a whole year long project (this kit even includes the album!) is a GREAT deal. I'm going to be slack and try and win one on some scrappers blogs first! :)
My sister is also doing her own version of Project 365... I think it's a very cool idea not matter what your approach! Huge discipline.. seeing as I had a hard time keeping up with the 25 days of Christmas... but it's a super fun way to document a year of you and your family's life.
Happy New Year to everyone.. we'll probably be laying low.. sticking to the house. Super excited about the playoffs starting up this weekend. Carolina gets to play on the 10th! GO PANTHERS! Really can't wait to see who gets into the Superbowl this year!!! Will for sure have a party for that one!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Fa La La La La
That's right.. Christmas has sneaked up on us again! Seriously don't know what happened to the year 2008.. as most years they go by quickly.
Thanksgiving was nice, cooked way too much food and ended up with more leftovers than one could eat. But overall, nice relaxing day.. spent with family and good food.
Trying really hard not to be BAH HUM BUG this year. We went out last night and got our tree from Lowe's. Going home to decorate it tonight and get some holiday lights in the house! It's like pulling my husbands right arm off to get him to agree to get all the totes for Xmas from the attic.. but this weekend it's happening! Wait much longer and you might as well not even bother (which, between you and me.. I think that's his goal! But I'm on to him!)
We won't be having our normal Clark Griswald display of lights this year, last year the icicle lights (just purchased that year) blew in a matter of a few days.. Jared was needless to say NOT HAPPY... went BACK up on the roof to take them all down and return them (after many attempts to repair) So.. we lack the majority of the lights we normally put up, being they weren't replaced last year, we simple can't afford to replace them this year. But we have plenty to put out.
I think that's one of my favorite parts of Christmas (thanks to those lovely timers) When my day is done and you're driving home in the dark I am greeted by dazzling, sparkling lights on my home when I pull in the drive! Warm and fuzzy!
So... what will I be doing this weekend? Having a Cookie Bake at Sheila's and then will probably head over to the local Xmas parade in town with a cup of Hot Cocoa and enjoy the sites. Sunday, I have planned to make Family Face Ornaments! Thanks to The Meanest Mom.. I no longer have to bore myself and children with mindless creations using self-adhesive foam. These little guys are simply adorable.. and affordable! So hoping to have fun whipping those up and it will make the kids happy to have made something to be able to give as gifts!
Still working hard everyday to keep up with my December Daily Album .. really just hoping that I can manage to pull off something worthy of documenting daily for a whole month! I'm really usually not that exciting! You can keep with Ali's daily as she documents hers. That's where this fabulous idea came from. Sorry to disappoint all of you.. but most of great ideas and knock offs! LOL
Hoping everyone is enjoying the start to this season.. ;)
Thanksgiving was nice, cooked way too much food and ended up with more leftovers than one could eat. But overall, nice relaxing day.. spent with family and good food.
Trying really hard not to be BAH HUM BUG this year. We went out last night and got our tree from Lowe's. Going home to decorate it tonight and get some holiday lights in the house! It's like pulling my husbands right arm off to get him to agree to get all the totes for Xmas from the attic.. but this weekend it's happening! Wait much longer and you might as well not even bother (which, between you and me.. I think that's his goal! But I'm on to him!)
We won't be having our normal Clark Griswald display of lights this year, last year the icicle lights (just purchased that year) blew in a matter of a few days.. Jared was needless to say NOT HAPPY... went BACK up on the roof to take them all down and return them (after many attempts to repair) So.. we lack the majority of the lights we normally put up, being they weren't replaced last year, we simple can't afford to replace them this year. But we have plenty to put out.
I think that's one of my favorite parts of Christmas (thanks to those lovely timers) When my day is done and you're driving home in the dark I am greeted by dazzling, sparkling lights on my home when I pull in the drive! Warm and fuzzy!
So... what will I be doing this weekend? Having a Cookie Bake at Sheila's and then will probably head over to the local Xmas parade in town with a cup of Hot Cocoa and enjoy the sites. Sunday, I have planned to make Family Face Ornaments! Thanks to The Meanest Mom.. I no longer have to bore myself and children with mindless creations using self-adhesive foam. These little guys are simply adorable.. and affordable! So hoping to have fun whipping those up and it will make the kids happy to have made something to be able to give as gifts!
Still working hard everyday to keep up with my December Daily Album .. really just hoping that I can manage to pull off something worthy of documenting daily for a whole month! I'm really usually not that exciting! You can keep with Ali's daily as she documents hers. That's where this fabulous idea came from. Sorry to disappoint all of you.. but most of great ideas and knock offs! LOL
Hoping everyone is enjoying the start to this season.. ;)
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