I am so glad that the holiday season is here (it's going by too quick as usual). We had our annual friends-giving in November. It was Sooo much fun. I love getting together with friends and eating a bunch of delish food! It was a night full of wine, food, trivia and great friends that I wish I saw more often.
We got to spend thanksgiving with my side of the family this year. I got to see cousins I haven't seen in over a year and it was great catching up with them. I love spending time with family (I also love the good food.. Shhh). As usual, my 4 day weekend flew by in the blink of an eye.... And I was back to the daily grind all too soon.
Black Friday shopping was left up to the husband, as usual, while I stayed in the comfort of my home, not fighting crazy people in the malls, stores...etc. God bless ya if you are brave enough to fight the crowds, I am not. He was able to get a couple good deals, but mostly I think he ENJOYS watching all those crazy people I just referred to (himself included) run around shopping for deals. He left at approximately 4:30 A.M. (WAY before I ever think about getting up!) and got home about 11 and immediately crashed on the couch for 2+ hours. I proceeded to clean the house around him as quietly as possible (not an easy task!)
I was determined this year (as with every year) to get all my Christmas shopping done early so I can relax and enjoy the season. I love this time of year, it comes with a sense of optimism and love that fills the air and no one is immune. (Well almost no one, Scrooges!) Anyways, I was determined, so I went out one fine Saturday, with my list in hand and a plan in my head to accomplish as much as I could. Something was in the water this day because I did my hair, put on cute clothes and wore high heels, which took all of 20 mins at the mall to realize was the worst decision ever. (Scratch that -Second worst, never go kayaking in the ocean). Anywho, 5 hours and 2 very very sore feet later I had accomplished ALL of my Xmas shopping. You heard me, DONE! I will say we did buy several things online, but my shopping was done! Woohoo. I got everything wrapped as soon as I could and I have been enjoying my christmas tree with the gifts under it ever since. It's beautiful! Love!
