Phew! Christmas was a breeze and I'm kind of glad it's over and done with. We went to so many family functions and Laila received way too many toys, just like her birthday. Our dining room turned playroom is packed and looks like a tornado went through it. It's sad to think that in a couple days, after the new years, I'll have to take down our Christmas tree and all our Christmas decor. *sniffle* I love Christmas and what I also love is having the time off from work to spend it with my family.
Speaking off, having the last 4 days off really set something off inside me. It made me really realize how much I wish I could stay home with Laila and it brings tears to my eyes. Especially since I've been frusturated with certain aspects of my job but hey, that's what being a grown up is about right? Justin and I need both of our incomes. So I'll be stuck sitting behind this desk, eyes glued to the computer for the next couple...months? years? forever? who knows.
Another fun and exciting event that went on this weekend: My parents adopted again! The official court hearing was yesterday which unfortunately I missed almost the whole thing. Had to tend to a cranky toddler that was getting evil looks, out in the hallway. Afterwards, everyone headed to my parents church to celebrate with some lunch, presents, and cake. It was a really great time and I am so excited for her to finally be in our family!
I have to get around to editing and posting all the pictures from Christmas and the adoption. It's just been a busy time for us. Hang in there!
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts
Dec 23, 2011
This year has come and gone just like that and I still can't believe that over a year ago, I gave birth to the sweetest little girl ever.
It's just so crazy to know that this time last year, I was cuddling with my old month old, who needed me to do everything for her. Now, my almost 13 month old has become so independent. She runs around the house, dances, babbles all day long, insists on pulling ornaments off the tree, helps wraps presents then unwraps them the second she realizes no one is looking at her. Hides things in the garbage can, and so much more. But she is still my baby and always will be.
I love this age.
Anyways, Christmas is right around the corner and I feel...rushed. I wasn't expecting this time to sneak up so quickly on us. I still have some presents to pick up and wrap and the cookies we made yesterday have to be decorated today. We'll also being going to my dads parents house tonight for some Christmas time and yet today is a work day for me, only till 1:30 though.
I just need time to slow down and that is not going to happen. Nope. Never.
But, I'll me mia for the next couple days. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!
It's just so crazy to know that this time last year, I was cuddling with my old month old, who needed me to do everything for her. Now, my almost 13 month old has become so independent. She runs around the house, dances, babbles all day long, insists on pulling ornaments off the tree, helps wraps presents then unwraps them the second she realizes no one is looking at her. Hides things in the garbage can, and so much more. But she is still my baby and always will be.
I love this age.
Anyways, Christmas is right around the corner and I feel...rushed. I wasn't expecting this time to sneak up so quickly on us. I still have some presents to pick up and wrap and the cookies we made yesterday have to be decorated today. We'll also being going to my dads parents house tonight for some Christmas time and yet today is a work day for me, only till 1:30 though.
I just need time to slow down and that is not going to happen. Nope. Never.
But, I'll me mia for the next couple days. I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!!
Nov 15, 2011
Jess from IROCKSOWHAT posted this Christmas Meme on her blog and I wanted in on the fun. Everyone should do this :]
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? I absolutley hate egg nog, so hot chocolate it is
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? he has the elves do them, silly.
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? I prefer white with colorful ornaments on a tree. On my house, color!
4. Do you hang mistletoe? never have, maybe this year I will ;)
5. When do you put your decorations up? our tree is already up :] thank you to the guy from CL who sold it to us!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? um, pie. no doubt!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? all of the kids would head over to my grandma and grandpa's house and bake/decorate a crap ton of cookies and take our own home! we've done this every year and this year, i'll still be joining in.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? can't remember. i'm guessing my parents just decided to tell me.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? use to all the time..
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? well this year we bought the tree pre-lit with white lights and pinecones and I just finished a pinterest project and made my own ornaments. hopefully it looks nice
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? if I can sit inside with some slippers, sweatpants on and some coffee, then I love snow. If I have to go outside and drive in it (if it's bad) then I hate it!
12. Can you ice skate? pft, when I was younger, now I'm sure i'll just fall on my arse.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Laila was born a month before Christmas and I'm pretty sure that was the best gift ever, awww :]
14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? spending quality time with family and lots of delicious food
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Pie and all sorts of pie
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? baking and decorating cookies @ my grandma and grandpas house with all the other kids.
17. What tops your tree? A star.
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? hate both. I suck at giving gifts and I hate when people watch me open mine, I just feel so akward. But this year, I'm pretty excited about giving because i'll be making a lot of cakes in a jar
19. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? yum but I mostly use them for decoration
20. Favorite Christmas show? Elf, Santa Claus (all) and pretty much everything else that is Christmas
21. Saddest Christmas Song? Silent Night
22. What is your favorite Christmas song? I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? I absolutley hate egg nog, so hot chocolate it is
2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? he has the elves do them, silly.
3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? I prefer white with colorful ornaments on a tree. On my house, color!
4. Do you hang mistletoe? never have, maybe this year I will ;)
5. When do you put your decorations up? our tree is already up :] thank you to the guy from CL who sold it to us!
6. What is your favorite holiday dish? um, pie. no doubt!
7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? all of the kids would head over to my grandma and grandpa's house and bake/decorate a crap ton of cookies and take our own home! we've done this every year and this year, i'll still be joining in.
8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? can't remember. i'm guessing my parents just decided to tell me.
9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? use to all the time..
10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree? well this year we bought the tree pre-lit with white lights and pinecones and I just finished a pinterest project and made my own ornaments. hopefully it looks nice
11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? if I can sit inside with some slippers, sweatpants on and some coffee, then I love snow. If I have to go outside and drive in it (if it's bad) then I hate it!
12. Can you ice skate? pft, when I was younger, now I'm sure i'll just fall on my arse.
13. Do you remember your favorite gift? Laila was born a month before Christmas and I'm pretty sure that was the best gift ever, awww :]
14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? spending quality time with family and lots of delicious food
15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? Pie and all sorts of pie
16. What is your favorite holiday tradition? baking and decorating cookies @ my grandma and grandpas house with all the other kids.
17. What tops your tree? A star.
18. Which do you prefer giving or receiving? hate both. I suck at giving gifts and I hate when people watch me open mine, I just feel so akward. But this year, I'm pretty excited about giving because i'll be making a lot of cakes in a jar
19. Candy Canes: Yuck or Yum? yum but I mostly use them for decoration
20. Favorite Christmas show? Elf, Santa Claus (all) and pretty much everything else that is Christmas
21. Saddest Christmas Song? Silent Night
22. What is your favorite Christmas song? I want a hippopotamus for Christmas
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