Christmas Decorating
new garland for the 2nd treeWe (and by we I mean Jared) got the outside decorated last weekend, but there just wasn't enough time to pull out all the indoor Christmas decorations. Actually I don't know...
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the 4th quarter is oursSaturday's SEC Championship was definitely a nail biter of a game. August even got pretty depressed there for awhile. True story. But ultimately Bama pulled it out and we will be...
View ArticleChristmas Decorations
We started the indoor decorating, umm, one night last week. Thursday? Friday? I'm not really sure. Anyway, the above picture explains why I might be having a hard time remembering this. The guest...
View ArticleGuide us to thy perfect light...
O, star of wonder, star of night,Star with royal beauty bright,Westward leading, still proceeding,Guide us to thy perfect light.Not going to lie, I've loved Sarah McLachlan since I was about 14. Put...
View ArticlePeppermint Problem
It started when I saw/smelled this at Pier 1 - the Peppermint Creme reed diffuser. Loved it. Obsessed. Needed it in my living room.Then I picked up a Twisted Peppermint candle at the Bath & Body...
View ArticlePresent wrapping time...
we♥itSince the house is (finally) all decorated, I think this weekend it's time to start wrapping. I like to wrap all the presents in one night. Crazy? Maybe. But once you drag everything out, might as...
View ArticleCrashing.
we♥itLast week I had my steroid infusion. If you followed through some of my Twitter gripes about that, the end result is that after a laundry list of side effects, I end up crashing for a day or 2....
View ArticleA little Dior
Shopping the Sephora VIB sale (my first makeup shopping in months), renewed my VIB status which then prompted Sephora to send my a $20 gift card that I had about a week to use. They also sent me a 10%...
View ArticleWhen silence gets too hard to handle...
Sense of joy fills the airAnd I daydream and I stareUp at the tree and I seeYour star up thereAnd this is how I see youIn the snow on Christmas morningLove and happiness surround youAs you throw your...
View ArticleRachael Yamagata
Tonight I'm getting to see one of my all time favorite artists in concert for the first time. Now, unfortunately Rachael Yamagata isn't nearly as well known as she should be so for your benefit, here...
View ArticleChristmas Lights
we♥itIf you've been around here awhile, you might have picked up on my child like attitude towards Christmas. I like the movies. I like the music. I like to drive around and look at lights. I think the...
View ArticleWeekend Update
Rachael Yamagata concertAfter a late night Thursday at the concert, the rest of the weekend was pretty relaxed. A good thing too since Christmas activities will be kicking up full force next weekend. A...
View ArticleStarting to feel like Christmas...
It was actually cold enough to turn on the fireplace one night...The presents are wrapped......including ones for the puppiesStarting to feel a little like Christmas over here. How about you?
View ArticleFrom now on your troubles will be miles away...
Through the years we all will be together andIf the fates allowBut 'til then we'll have to muddle through somehowAnd have yourself a merry little Christmas nowThis is one of my all time favorite...
View ArticleA Festivus for the rest of us
I know it's a few days early, but here's your reminder to have a happy Festivus. Air all your grievances, put up your aluminum pole, and good luck with the feats of strength.
View ArticleChristmas Time is Here
we♥itWith my sister coming into town tonight, Christmas time has officially started. The weekend will be full of Christmas celebrations going well into next week. That's how it goes around here -...
View ArticleChristmas Eve
we♥itMerry Christmas Eve :) We've been having Christmas for a few days now and today is no different. We'll be having Christmas with Jared's family today then both families over at our house...
View ArticleMerry Christmas
we♥itMerryChristmas!I hope you're having a great day and a wonderful holiday season :)
View ArticleLove is simply joy that I’m home...
I don’t care if the house is packed,Or the strings of light are broken.I don’t care if the gifts are wrapped,Or there’s nothing here to open.Love is not a toy, and no paper will conceal it.Love is...
View ArticleAfter Christmas Sales
we♥itAnyone hit up after Christmas sales yet? Since I don't like crowds, lines, etc. I avoid them just like I do after Thanksgiving. Online is another story though - I can shop from my couch in my PJs....
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