It's a sad day...

I'm back at work...hee hee.  Okay, I guess it's not so bad. I only worked 3 days last week and only work 3 days this week.  It really could be worse. I feel for those that work weekends and holidays.  But, I guess we all have to make a living.

We had such a busy weekend that my house is still in major disarray.  I wish there were more hours in the day to take care of these kinds of things.  Or what would be even better is if I had all kinds of money to hire somebody to do them for me. :)  I don't see either of those happening any time soon, or ever, so I guess I need to do it myself.  Do you ever feel like you just need to take time off of work to catch up on things at home?  I do all the time but I don't take the time off to do it.  Even if I did, I would more than likely come up with better things to do.

I didn't finish my Christmas crafts.  They might be ready for New Year's.  That's okay though.   I have lots of sewing and knitting that I would like to do too.  I am hoping that this coming holiday weekend allows me some time to knock things off my to do list.  If I get to my sewing and it all turns out like the visions that dance in my head, I am hoping to open an Etsy store.  I am excited!  We will see how things turn out.

How are your days after the holiday weekend coming along?

A little peek into our Christmas...

 

Look what I got...

I will be back later with more of our holiday happenings.

Merry Christmas!!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way....

I have had that song stuck in my head all day.  I must have heard it on the radio today.

Presents are wrapped, stockings are hung, cookies are baked....I think we are ready for Christmas!  But, we are in the middle of a snowstorm.  We may not make it to any of our destinations. We don't have a lot of traveling to do but a little.  We are just going to see how things look in the morning.  I love a white Christmas but I don't care for the storms to actually happen on Christmas.  They have been talking possible record breaking snowfall amounts so it is not looking good.  No matter what happens, we will be with people that we love and that is all that matters.

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!  Enjoy the holiday season!

Must.Wrap.Presents.

I have not wrapped a single present.  Yes, I know, Christmas is right around the corner.  I have hundreds of presents to wrap (I haven't really counted).  Maybe tonight.  And maybe not. 

Oh yeah, I have crafts to make, more presents to buy and more treats to make.  And let's not forget about getting the cards sent out (that I just ordered today).  Why do I have to be such a procrastinator?  I really am usually more on the ball that this.  I'm not sure what happened to me this year.  It will get better.  That is what I keep telling myself.

Are you ready for Christmas?

Saturday

I love Saturdays.  We have a lot of family time and I don't have to go to work.  That is always a good thing, right?!  Here is how we spent our Saturday. (I realized that I didn't take pics of our snow but I included some today.) 

On the agenda for tomorrow.....finish Christmas shopping (I  hope).

Blog Makeover

Timi over at Cinnamon Girl Studio gave my blog a makeover.  I am so excited!!  She did a fantastic job.  I absolutely love it!  Let me know what you think and head over to Cinnamon Girl Studio if you would like a makeover of your own.  She is running a special right now :)

Snow Days

I have fond memories and having snow days as a child.  It was the best to wake up in the morning and see that school was closed because of the snow. We would jump for joy!! 

We are in the middle of a blizzard here and it is making me long for snow days.  Unfortunately, when you become a responsible, working adult, snow days rarely happen.  But, school will more than likely be closed tomorrow which means my son will be having his first snow day of this school year.  Oh the excitement!  But, unless it is really bad I will have to go to work which means he will have to go to daycare.  I'm sure he would rather do that than go to school, but I wish we could stay home, snuggle up, drink hot chocolate and watch Spongebob.  You never know, it just might happen.

I will take some pics of our new snow (they are saying 8 - 11 inches) tomorrow.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Christmas Gift Wish List

I thought I would show a few things that are on my wish list for Christmas this year and maybe it will give all of you some inspiration for gift ideas for others in your lives.

Image courtesy of thevintagepearl.com

I ordered one of these exact necklaces for a friend of mine for a Christmas gift.  I had her daughter's name put on it. I think they are so sweet.  I can't wait to see it.  Oh yeah, I would like one too.  I might have to order one for myself if Santa doesn't put it under our tree.

 

I really, really want a Kitchen Aid Mixer.  Seriously, you have no idea.  I have wanted one for years.  I might have to buy this too if I don't get it.  I better start shaking the money tree.  The Pioneer Woman is giving 3 of these away in Candy Apple Red today.  First of all, I think PW is a fantastic person.  I may or may not have a girl crush on her.  But, that is besides the point.  Maybe I will win one of the ones that she is giving away today.  It is highly unlikely.  Have you seen how many people enter her giveaways??

You got it....a nice food processor!  I do a lot of cooking and baking.  This is a must have for me.  I have a small, cheap one right now that works but I could really do some damage with this one.  Santa, I have been good this year, I promise.

Oh how I love me some boots. I really don't need any more, but I want more.  These are adorable and can be found here.

These are Addi Click Needles. If you are a knitter, you would absolutely adore these.  No more trying to keep track of your circular needles and what sizes you have.  This is a whole set.  Oh how I hope I get these.

There you have it, that is my wish list (not really the entire list.  What can I say, I'm selfish.)  Will I get all of this?  Absolutely not.  Will I get some of it?  I hope so!!