Happy Holidays!

I didn't get around to posting before Christmas. We had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed spending time with our family. We spent Christmas Eve at my parent's house. It was a great evening, we ate great food and opened our gifts. My parent's friends even stopped by with a surprise...Santa! My niece and nephew were beyond amazed Santa made a stop at Grammy/Grandpa's house. Christmas Day we spent the afternoon at my Sister and Brother-in-law's house enjoying more great food. Hope you enjoyed this joyous season!

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for:

A wonderful time attending my niece's Christmas program...two-year-olds singing Christmas songs is just too precious.

Lunch today with one of my college girlfriends...so much fun to catch up.

Our dog's health, yesterday a certain chocolate Lab thought it was okay to lick the powdered Tide detergent while I was loading the washer. * No worries dog lovers she is fine and healthy....and now clean inside and out.

Holiday Gift Ideas

Just thought I'd share a few holiday gift ideas that are both inexpensive and yet thoughtful. My husband is very big on celebrating the holiday and not making it a material/commercial holiday. It's taken a few years, but I am now to the point that it's not about the perfect gift but about the wonderful moments with family and friends celebrating this special holiday season. Below are just a few of our holiday gift ideas.

Donations to Charity- this is such a wonderful gift idea and with the economy many charities are struggling. This year we are donating money in our parent's name to their favorite charities. Jeff and I are also doing the same for each other, he did this last year for me and it was by far my most treasured gift.

Holiday CD's - go on to iTunes and create your own play list of Christmas music, burn to CD's and you've got a great gift. I plan to make some for my co-workers.

Baked goodies - this is always a great gift, no matter if it's cookies, fudge or mixed nuts.

Homemade ornaments- I've never done this, however, have been on the receiving end and they make a wonderful gift.

Happy Holidays!




*photo from Better Homes and Garden

Thankful Thrusday

It's been a long time since I've done a "Thankful Thursday" so I figured no time like the present.

There is so much I have to be thankful for:

My hubby who has such a good heart.

My family -especially my niece and nephew they are too sweet for words.

My job - in these tough economic times I feel so thankful to still have a good job.

The holiday season, this is such a special time of year.




*Love this photo of our sweet boy, even at eight he's so full life and fun.