Christmas
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**Hello Monday** {12.20.2021}
Happy Monday! We are on Day 1 of Christmas break and super excited to rest, rejuvenate, and squeeze in lots of daily fun too. Today, I’m doing a recap of our weekend. Friday night, she wanted to have a sleepover in our bedroom. I walked in to see this, on my way to bed. Sweet girl. I made these Red Velvet Cheesecake Bars for Joey’s Dad’s Christmas. They were very tasty and festive too. Saturday morning, I did the usual, laundry and cleaning. Joey had to go work on a job. Addison and I ran to town to do some last minute shopping. When we all got back home, we decided…
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**Friday Favorites** {12.17.2021}
Happy Merry Friday!! We are all super excited around here! Christmas break is finally here! We are all ready for full time Christmas cheer around here. Per the norm, I’m linking up with the blogs AlittlebitofEverything and Momfessionals and sharing all about our favorites from the week. We have had lots of Christmas festivities this year. I love my work bestie. Addison had dress as Mrs. Claus one day this week, at school. She didn’t want to wear the wig, but she’s still a favorite. Our team had breakfast one morning this week. It was so delicious, and we enjoyed each other’s company and digging into data. I made my Ham & Cheese Quiche.…
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**Polar Express Train** {12.15.2021}
Today, I’m sharing all about our trip on Sunday to ride the “Polar Express” train. It was so amazing and magical. Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Addison woke up to her elf leaving her a note with instructions that her parents were taking her on a trip. She needed to bring the book, cup, glove and hat, and to changer into her pajamas. She was so excited trying to guess what we were doing. It was about a 2 1/2 hour drive to Bryson City, NC where the train departed. I snapped this picture of the Nantahala river on the way up there. We arrived in town about 3 hours before…
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**Hello Monday** {12.13.2021}
Whew! What a whirlwind weekend! One for the books. I want to remember every minute of it. Today, I’m giving a recap of our weekend. There was so much that I am breaking it into two posts. Part One today, part Two on Wednesday! Friday night, Addison had dance rehearsal. It was nasty rain, but the real nasty weather came in on Saturday. I got up, cleaned, wrapped some presents (I feel like it never ends), did some laundry and then we got ready for the dance recital. The nastiest weather and heavy winds arrived when we were going to the performance. #ofcourse I just loved their costumes this year.…
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**Friday Favorites** {12.10.2021}
Merry Friday!!! How is everyone doing today? I can’t believe we only have one more school week until Christmas break. It needs to slow down, but hurry up. #iykyk #teacherlife Per the norm, I’m linking up with the blogs AlittlebitofEverything and Momfessionals and sharing all about our favorites from the week. Last weekend, one of my Papa’s sisters’ turned 100. It was so sweet! She had the best time, and was so excited! We have already started with all the dress up days at Addison’s school. Tuesday was dress as an Elf day. She was not happy at all. “Mommy, I don’t want to be an Elf. It’s not pretty.” Not a favorite for…
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**Let’s Look at…. Favorite Traditions** {12.8.2021}
Hey guys! Happy Wednesday! Today I’ve got a fun little link-up post for you. I’m linking up with Shay from MixandMatchMama and Erika from ALittleBitofEverything and talking about our favorite traditions. Can you believe this is our last Let’s Look post of 2021. This year flew by. This meme pretty much sums up how I feel this time of year. I want to fit in as much fun as possible everyday. 😉 I have so many traditions that I like to happen. I’m going to share some from last year and maybe a few from this year because we haven’t gotten to them all yet. We usually start the season off with Elfie…
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**Friday Favorites** Thanksgiving Break! Black Friday Deals {11.26.2021}
Happy Black Friday!! Happy day after Thanksgiving! I hope you all had a wonderful day yesterday and ate all the delicious things. Per the norm, I’m linking up with the blogs AlittlebitofEverything and Momfessionals and sharing all about our favorites from the week, and I’m sharing some sales that you don’t want to miss! Last weekend, while I was off on my girl’s trip, Addison had lots of fun at Sutton’s painting party. My beautiful, little artist. She had a great time! Monday, I worked on removing my Fall things, so my house didn’t look like this….in between Fall & Christmas. Addison wanted to decorate her tree, so that’s what we did. We went…
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**Holiday Gift Guides** For Women {11.17.2021}
Today, I’m sharing Women’s gift ideas. That’s right ladies… today is all for us. I’m sharing some things that I already have and love! I’m also sharing some things that I have on my list this year. Today’s items have a large price range, so no matter your budget, you’ll find something on this list. So, grab a notepad and pen with a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy! I received this jewelry stand for my birthday, and it has been great for helping to organize my earrings. I have a large stand-up Jewelry stand, but I wanted something just for my earrings. And this is the perfect thing. I…
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**Hello Monday** {12.28.2020}
Happy Monday!!…. We are in that weird stage between Christmas and New Years when we don’t know what day it is or what to do… And there are toys everywhere. Ha! Have you guys taken your Christmas decorations down yet? I usually do that right after New Year’s. It always makes me a little sad, and the house feels a little more empty. This is me right now… 😉 Today I’m sharing what we have been up to up until Christmas Eve night. The Sunday before Christmas, we had Christmas with Joey’s Mom. This was A right before we left our house. Why does she look so grown up?… 🙁…
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**Christmas Cookie Time** {12.16.2020}
I always like to make different Christmas cookies for mine and Joey’s work colleagues/friends. This past weekend, I did that. All day…. It always wears me out, but I do love it! And this year, Addison helped me, which made it even more fun. I’m going to share 3 easy Christmas goodie recipes that you could should do. 😉 The first one I’m sharing is super easy. It’s got a little salty and a little sweet. White Chocolate Covered Ritz Crackers – Ritz crackers (I like to get the Snowflake festive ones. They were a little hard to find this year because 2020.) – Creamy Peanut Butter – Vanilla flavored…