12.24.09

Our gifts are sent, our house is a disaster. We're partied out but ready for more. We're off to a winter wonderland. We have been so blessed with lots of great gifts this year... thank you. A very Merry Christmas to you! See you in 2010!

In case we missed you...

THIS gal took our photos and deigned our cards this year.

12.16.09

I am a huge fan of Lip Smackers and pomegranate is until this day my very favorite flavor. Well... remember THIS post? I didn't mention that the Disneyland employee who jumped off the tram to rescue all my personal belongings forgot (Or didn't see) my oh so special pomegranate Lip smackers. Lame, I know but I've searched and searched and it has been no where to be found until now. I discovered it in the Wal -mart holiday isle a few days ago. Hip hip hooray, my lips are soooo happy.

It might be happening...

Yesterday, all by himself, Noah used the big boy potty and has continued to use it today. I am kind of emotional about it because it makes me realize he's definitely not a baby anymore. Dave and I are very proud.

Just Spotted Giveaway

In desperate need of a new Family photo but can't seem to find the dough to make it happen? Head on over to Just Spotted (OC's family guide) and enter to win an amazing photo shoot (Worth $400) from the ever so talented James Carson and also you'll get to have your hair and makeup done by ME before the shoot! Good luckers!

Photo by James Carson - amazing.

Our tree

We were going to get a real tree this year but... I had to get out the fakey for our RS christmas party and decided it would just be easier to put it up then to go buy a real one. I made the tree skirt, it was a last minute idea but I love how it turned out. And of course, our tree wouldn't be complete without a Lakers ornament!

Love my Bernina

I inherited a Bernina sewing machine from my grandma Hall and I love it so very much. It's tough and will sew through anything. A couple weeks ago I took it into the local sew shop to get her a tune-up. The machine man told me that it is worth $1500 and is a great machine... yay for me. As I went to pay, the man walked out from the back and showed me a photo of his son and then asked... "Are you single", uhhhh awkward, last thing I expected at a sewing repair shop. Hahaha! Although I turned down his offer he did an excellent job on my machine and she now runs super smooth, I'm loving it.

South Coast Plaza

I went shopping all by myself the other night and loved every minute of it. The mall is all decked out for the Holidays... Here's a few pics.

Louis Vuitton for Christmas anyone...

12.5.09

I love this time of year. Here's what I'm up to:
Addressing Christmas cards
Decorating
Burning pine candles
Listening to Christmas music
Preparing and attending holiday parties
Sewing
Shopping
Baking cinnamon rolls and bread
Getting my fingernails painted
Planning my next vacation
Cleaning (It never ends)
Sleeping
Sno on the go - yum yum yum
Hanging out with my awesome girlfriends
Reading books
Singing
Styling, cutting and coloring
Cuddling on the couch

Feeling so happy this time of year. I'm thankful for all my blessings.