Merry Christmas to all.. and to all a good night!

Cheers to you, my friends.
Here is hoping your loved ones were smiling, santa brought you what you want, and that you didn't eat so much food that you are miserable right now. Here is to spending time with those you loved and honoring the ones that you can't be near.

Merry Christmas, my friends! :)

AKK!

Well... my man met my parents this weekend. I can't believe how well it went. I am still in shock. The whole process was a bit distracting so I slacked in my blogging. I am proud to say I slacked on blogging to spend time with my man and my family. Good job me!

After traveling last weekend, I would love nothing more than to stay in my bed all weekend. Alas, it will not happen. Too many things to do :) My goal was to get my Christmas shopping done by Dec 5th. I had about 75 percent done on the fifth and then ran out of mulah. That being said, I am still WAY ahead of the game. I am known to be a bit of a Dec 23rd shopper.

And since I haven't gone on about it for a while... Who is still watching The Biggest Loser this season (My one of two shows of the week)?!??!?! I Can't BELIEVE that Vicky made it into the finale. I wanted to throw something at the TV. I also am very frustrated by Heba and Ed's plea. If that were my spouse that may be eliminated I would plead with America for my spouse to stay. Ed... GOOD JOB! Heba... WTH?!?! I am just as into this season as I usually am. I hope it improves next season or I will be down to one show.

So there is my big update. Hope all is well in your neck of the woods!

Things I would like to do this holiday season

In an effort to make the holidays more enjoyable for me... I am compiling a list of things I want to do to maximize the smiles, minimize the tears.

~ Go Ice Skating (Ideally I would love to go to my hometown which is about 5 hours away and ice skate in the middle of the night with big fluffy snowflakes on the public rink with no one around and a big thermos of hot cocoa. But I can settle for a public skate at an indoor rink for a couple of hours)

~Go Sledding

~Actually send my Christmas cards this year

~ Have all my Christmas shopping done by Dec 5th.

~ Keep my room smelling like Apple-Cinnamon :)

~ Take Trax down to Temple Square, bundle up and see all the lights at Temple Square

~ Watch the following movies with great Christmas scenes: Miracle on 34th, Little Women, The Holiday, You've Got Mail

~ Completely avoid all movies that involve leg lamps and bunny suits. (Am I the only one that can't stand that movie?)



What is on your list of things to do to enjoy the holidays? What makes you smile?

Holiday Meme!

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

I do a bit of both but I prefer to wrap em up in paper!

2. Real tree or Artificial?

Real, but that isn't always practical so I usually go with artificial.

3. When do you put up the tree?

no sooner than after Thanksgiving

4. When do you take the tree down?

No later than a day or two after Christmas

5. Do you like eggnog?

Yes, but I can make myself sick from drinking it so I usually mix it with milk.

6. Favorite gift received as a child?

I don't remember most of the things I got for Christmas growing up.

7. Hardest person to buy for?

I am actually pretty lucky this year... I know what I would like to get for everyone.

8. Easiest person to buy for?

My best friend

9. Do you have a nativity scene?

No. I used to .. but not anymore.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards?

Mail when I actually succeed in sending them out

11.Worst Christmas gift you ever received?

crap load of stuffed animals from my parents when I was a senior in HS getting ready for College...

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?

Miracle on 34th Street

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?

just depends. This year I will probably start at the beginning of December.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?

Nope. My old roomie did this and it drives me NUTS

15.Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?

Almond Toffee and My best friend's lace cookies

16. Lights on the tree?

yes ( I didn't know that people didn't put lights on their trees?!?!)

17. Favorite Christmas song?

Oh Holy Night

18.Travel at Christmas or stay home?

I will probably stay home this year.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?

Dasher, Dancer, Blitzen, Comet, Cupid, Donder, Vixen, Prancer, and RUDOLF! :)

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?

I like the star the most but always end up putting the Angel on...

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning?

Morning.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year?

Missing traditions from growing up...

23. Favorite ornament theme or color?

Do not really have one. The blue and white and silver looks cool though.

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner?

Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, etc

25. What do you want for Christmas this year?

For everyone around me to have a great Holiday