Saying Goodbye to 2009

I decided I would post this tonight since I am not so sure I will be able to post tomorrow since I may be going to a watch night service.

It's almost hard to believe that in only hours it will be 2010. 10! Really?! I still remember watching everyone go crazy over Y2K. {I always thought that was crazy since there are a ton of time zones. I just didn't get it. How in the world could the world fall apart at a billion different times?! So silly.}
Sometimes I find it sad to step out of a year and into another. I'd have to say I am slightly sad about saying goodbye to this one. It's not that it's been the most glorious year of my life or anything, but it has been a good one; all of them have been.

When I think back on this year I see those I had to tell goodbye, those I didn't get the chance to tell goodbye, those who have now become like sisters & brothers, & moments that have taken my breath away, and those that have brought weeping throughout the night.

The Lord taught me a ton about myself this year. There have been times this year that I have seriously failed Him, but He has never stopped being my strength and help. There were times this year when I just felt like giving up, but the Lord was there. He taught me to not give up on my prayers no matter what some people may tell me. He taught me that some things just aren't meant to be. I could go into so much detail on that one, but I honestly don't feel that I should. He taught me that sometimes things hurt, but that just makes us closer. He taught me that trusting Him in all things isn't as scary as I always thought it was. He has taught me more this year than I could even begin to explain. I've definitely not been the Christian I should be this year, but He is helping me in some areas where I am extremely weak. He is being my strength, and I could never thank Him enough for that.

It's another year that He has taken care of my family. There were definitely some scary moments involving them this year, but He has certainly watched over them. He has certainly watched over all of us. He has shown great mercy. It's another year that He has shown mercy towards my sister, and another year that He has helped me with the bitterness that I held towards her. That is one of the greatest things from this year. It took a lot of prayer, and a whole lot of Him talking to me since I was completely stubborn at times. There were a whole lot of laughs this year, and yes, a whole slew of tears. He has been so good to this undeserving girl.
I could never thank Him enough for His goodness and many blessings. This year I turned five years old in the Lord. It's so crazy to think that I was saved five years ago. It hardly seems possible! I also turned 21 this year, which honestly, scared the daylights out of me! I still remember how excited I was to turn 13! People who were 21 seemed ancient to me!
It's been a year that I have learned so much about myself.
Oh, and I was stung twice this year! I hardly ever get stung, and twice in one year is just doesn't happen! haha I just thought I should throw that in here. hehe.

It's been an amazing year, and it is a little sad to say goodbye, but it's also very exciting. I'm looking forward to what the Lord has in store for my life in 2010. I do know there will be bumps and a ton of bruises, but that's in every year. Only He knows what is around the corner for 2010!

{Let's Go Back}Wordless Wednesday

{Rock City 2007}
-Hopefully I'll be going back soon to see the lights before they take all of them down!-

{Join In Over At Wordless Wednesday}

Top Ten {etsy shops i plan to try} Tuesday

I came across Top Ten Tuesday today, and so I am a little late on posting, but ya know. {Can you tell I like all these link up things? If not, well, I do. They are just plain fun, & you get to meet really great bloggers!} Anywho. I thought, and thought, and thought some more about what in the world I would post a top ten about. I thought about going for OhAmanda's topic, but then it hit me; I have such a new love for etsy. There are tons of shops that I have fallen for, and I am so excited about buying from more of them since the holiday season is over, and money is now not something that I just hold on to for less than an hour. {Seriously. That's how it went with Christmas shopping this year. As soon as I finished work off the mountain I went.}

So here are some etsy likes that I hope to buy from in 2010!

1. BoojiBoo. {Is this getting repetitive for anyone? hehe} It is going to happen. My brother in law actually got me one, and he doesn't even know it. He gave me money for Christmas, and I plan on buying an apron with it! Woo hoo! I love these vintage inspired aprons, and one day I plan on owning a whole lot more than one. hehe
{Today I am loving this one}




2. Journal Junky. I am a journal lover. There are tons of journals around the house. I'm really bad about writing in every single one of them as soon as I get it. I have to try them out ya know! These journals are absolutely gorgeous. There are so many awesome patterns, and I would love to own one. {of each}




3. Orglamix. I want to try out some of the eyeshadows so bad it isn't even funny! {I'm really curious about it because I have actually never tried a mineral makeup that hasn't bothered my face. I have such sensitive skin, and the craziest thing can make it red, burn, and swell in seconds. {pledge for instance} There are such pretty colors, but I am one who sticks to shades of brown, so I would really love to own some of these. There is a set called Cookie Exchange that I'm thinking about buying. {I've entered a ton of giveaways for this stuff too. Hopefully I'll get there one day!}




4. Pink Bath Bow Boutique. Seriously who wouldn't want to use body butter with scents like almond coconut and cupcake beautiful? There are a ton of products in this shop that I would love to try. There are body splashes, body butters, soap, and scrubs. Awesome. I'm guessing there might ought to be a warning that you may eat your arm off. Just guessing.



5. Fatts Magee. This shop has all types of pouches. I adore pouches. Really. I use them for everything in my purse. I use a purse to carry my pouches. There are hobo & bucket bags, wristlets, makeup bags, coin pouches, zipper pouches, and such a brilliant item, padded gadget sleeves. {I seriously want one of these for my camera, phone, & mp3 player}


6. Glamour Kitten Designs. These hair accessories are just plain gorgeous! I love the hair clips. They would look so great clipped into a messy bun. There are super beautiful headbands as well. I love the prices as well! That definitely makes me want to buy myself a lovely flower!



7. Moonfaces. There are some beautiful pieces of jewelry in this shop, but what really caught my eye the first time I stumbled across it were the rings. Oh my! I am a lover of rings, and these just amaze me! I seriously plan to own one of these one day. So gorgeous!




8. Uncorked. These pieces are so lovely, and I love the vintage feel that so many of them have!
I love them. What more can I say?



9. Bethtastic. The resin pieces are just breathtaking. The 50 States Project is so neat! {I'm definitely hoping to own a Tennessee piece one day} The 50 States pieces aren't the only lovely ones just so you know.



10. Cupcakes In Jars. Of course I couldn't leave out a sweet shop on this list. Literally. I might as well admit it, I am addicted to sweets. I love them. There I said it. The caramels look absolutely delicious, which I'm sure they are because, hey it's caramel. Once day I'll let you know just how good these lovelies really are.



Honestly, I could add like a billion shops on here that I'm falling for. Seriously I could. People are amazing. I love seeing what people create. It's just fascinating. I hope one of these shops has caught your eye! Happy Top Ten Tuesday & Etsy browsing!



*None of these etsy sellers have anything to do with this post. I just like them, and I plan on buying from them one day. And I hope you have found a new place to shop as well! & all photos are from the sellers sites.*

Decorations Gone & {First Time} Chicken Soup

Happy Monday everyone! So hard to believe that Christmas has already come and gone! It's crazy! In a few short days it is going to be 2010! I've seriously got to be dreaming. I'm going to wake up, and it will be the year 2000, and I'll be 11 right? I'll say it again, CRAZY!

Today I didn't have to work. (Yay) My mom didn't work either, but that's because she is sick. Hopefully she gets better soon. She went to the doctor today, and it's not the flu, she is just sick he said. haha.. I don't know, I just got a kick out of "just sick". Well yeah. She has medicine and what not, so I'm hoping she is normal mom soon.

While she slept the day away (what I should learn to do when I'm sick) I cleaned up from all the Christmas jollies. I even took the tree down. I'm glad no one saw me because I'm certain I would have been laughed out of the house. I suited up in a coat that the pine needles would poke me through, and I put hunting socks on my hands. (They are extremely thick, so I figured no needles would get me!) Everything finally looks normal again. I love the Christmas decorations, but I do love normalcy a little more!
My ornaments that came in my secret Santa package are just awesome, so I didn't want to box them away with all the others. When I first saw them I knew they would look nice in my room, so that's what I did with them.

I just strung some red ribbon through them, and tacked them to my ceiling in front of my window. Now I can say I have not one, but two chandeliers in my room.

Since it's cold and sick day I decided to make chicken soup. Just so you know, I've never made chicken soup unless we count the can, which we don't.
I saw a recipe in a Southern Living magazine, but I totally didn't go with the recipe. It's Lemon Lime Chicken Soup. It's not very lemon or limey, but it certainly is chickeny. As Alvin would say, I hate to toot my own horn, but... well, I hope you've seen that preview(or movie). haha..
But seriously, I was surprised at how it turned out. I loved it. That's all.

Hope you all have fun un-decorating and cooking whatever it is you want to cook! I think you should do like me and try something completely foreign to you!

Mailbox Monday

It's Mailbox Monday over at A Frugal Friend, and I've seen this so many times, but never participated. I love getting mail, so I thought, why not?
There isn't that much since it was holiday vacation time, but I did get some goodies!

Here are some things I received in the mail since Wednesday. All free. Even better.


Paper Items
Southern Living Magazine (My last free issue)
Coupons


Giveaway WinsThree Ducky Soaps (I know there are only two in the picture, but one is on my bathroom sink)




This beautiful hair bow holder for my pastor's little girl. You should check out addalilcharm's etsy shop. She is amazing at what she does! These are just so fun to me! (Honestly, I'm almost tempted to buy one for my hair accessories!)


Just Lovelies from Lovelies

A secret Santa package (I've posted about it here.)


Good finds


These lovely fingerless gloves were only $7 including shipping! I absolutely love them! They are made so well and keep my hands nice and warm! I had been looking for some fingerless gloves so I did a search at Etsy(My {new} favorite online shopping place ever!) I didn't want a pair too fancy(at least right now) because I'll probably wear them to work. I found Mommasues. I'll definitely be buying more soon! I need want every color!

{FMM} We're Comin' Up On a New Year

It's Monday again, so of course that means it's friend makin' time again!
This week is all about New Year's Resolutions.
I've never been one to make New Year's resolutions. I usually just decide whenever that I'm going to start (or stop) doing something. Then I see how well it works out. Sometimes it does, most times it doesn't. I can't really say these are things I'm going to start doing on January 1st, but I would like to possibly do some of these things in the new year.


-Start working out again. I use to love it, and then I let myself get so busy with things that I just let it go.




-Find a piece of sushi that I actually like. haha.




-Peel a potato. Yes I know. I can't peel one. I've tried and tried and then tried some more. For some reason it just doesn't work out for me too well. I usually peel my finger instead. I've been told it's because I'm a lefty, but really, I'm starting to think it's just me.




-Make a skirt. I started one once, and I had all of it finished but the back. Maybe it has something to do with it all being by hand. I stabbed myself one to many times with a needle I guess.




-Since I'm on that whole sewing thing, buy a sewing machine. That would help with the making of a skirt now wouldn't it?




-Cook through my Paula & Sons cook book. I've had it for over a year and never tried one recipe. I think I should go through it. Kinda like a Julie & Julia (or is that the other way around?) thing. haha.




-Go back to the Smithsonian. The one time I went I only had an hour to explore I believe. I mean really?!? I seriously need to go back. (All I wanted to see was Fonzie's jacket, but noooo I had to go see the dinosaurs. Don't get me wrong, I like dinosaurs, but I was going through my Happy Days love phase.)




-Buy the rest of the Ozzie & Harriet episodes on DVD. I have over 100 of them, but I'd like to have the rest.




-Start a reading list of books I want to finish every month. I adore reading, but I'd like to challenge myself to read a certain amount and certain titles every month.




-Try to stay away from the sweets better than I do now. Ugh. Like who am I kidding?




-Finally see the ocean.




-Maybe stop avoiding guys like the plague as I've been told. haha.. or probably not. I don't have to go through them all to know. I'll know when I know.




I'd say that's enough. I'm sure there are going to be tons of other things I'll want to try during the new year, but that will get here when it gets here. It's hard to believe that it's almost 2010!! That seems so crazy to me! I'm thankful the Lord has allowed another wonderful year. 2009 has been something. It's had it's ups and downs, but it's been a good one. I've said goodbye to dear friends, and I've said hello to new ones. I'm looking froward to what the Lord has in store for 2010.

This Is Mine

I was reading through Victoria's blog Florence & Mary, and came across this post, My Christmas.
So, I know I said I probably wouldn't post before Christmas, but ya know. My mom and I actually went ahead and did gifts this afternoon since we are heading out to my brother in law's tomorrow. I ended up with some great stuff, and I was so excited for my mom's gift receiving this year that it wasn't even funny! Anyways, I hope everyone is having an amazing holiday full of many wonderful blessings. After reading Victoria's post I decided to do it as well. So sit back and enjoy!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?
Hot Chocolate hands down. Even though I usually let it get cold before I drink it. I'm not big on hot drinks.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?

Under the tree of course. That's what he has elves for silly.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?

Color baby!

4. Do you hang mistletoe?

Nope. Around these parts people just find it fun to shoot it down, even though I've never done that.

5. When do you put your decorations up?

Usually after Thanksgiving, and I place things around until Christmas day.

6. What is your favorite Christmas dish?

Veggie squares. We have them at the Christmas party at work.

7. Favorite Christmas memory as a child?

When I got a bike and I just could not understand how Santa could possibly get it in the house since there isn't a chimney. That's all I was concerned about.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?

I'm guessing I was around 5 and look above to see the how.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?

I opened them all this year.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?

Just check a few posts back and you will see.

11. Snow! Love it or dread it

I love it, but I can't even remember a time we had it on Christmas.

12. Can you ice skate?

Never tried, so I'm gonna say no. hehe

13. Do you remember your favorite gift?

Last year I was able to go see Tyler Hilton and Curtis Peoples. It was from my mom and brother in law. Yep. That topped them all. (I know. I look insanely rough in that picture. It had been a long day. It started at 5 am and ended at around 2 am. That's what happens when take a trip over four hours away after a day at work.)

14. What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you?

Seeing how much people come together. It's amazing at how different people can be around Christmastime. I love it.

15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?

Hmmm... homemade anything (almost)

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?

Watching my nephew and niece while my brother in law and sister go shopping. (usually on Christmas Eve or the night before.)

17. What tops your tree?

A beautiful red, glittery star.

18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving?

I'd be a liar if I said I didn't like the receiving, but I do love giving. I like to see people's faces when I hand them a gift.

19. Candy Canes?

I don't care for eating them, but other than that they are fine.

20. Favorite Christmas Show?

Well, movie anyways.

21. Saddest Christmas Song?

No clue.

22. What is your favorite Christmas Song?

This year it was Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Have an amazing Christmas everyone!!!!

2 Days Really?

Can you believe it's only 2 days until Christmas?! It's crazy! It seems like yesterday was Christmas 2008!!
I finished up my shopping yesterday. That's a first. I went again today, but just to take my sister. I did end up buying me a really great jacket at Cato, on sale at that!

I went with my best friend yesterday after we finished cleaning her mom's house. I'm the one who always shampoos the carpets. hehe.. Her mom also gave me a beautiful ring that I definitely wasn't expecting as a Christmas gift!Ain't it a beaut?

Last week I wrapped presents and put up a tree for a woman at church. I definitely wasn't expecting the check she gave me! So I was ready to finish up my shopping last night! It feels good to have everything bought, and not only that but wrapped!

I went to the post office today, and I had a package from my secret Santa! I participate in Victoria's & Kelly's Secret Santa Swap, and it turns out that Kelly was my Secret Santa!
Let me tell you, I couldn't be happier or more excited over my package! Love, love, love!!!

This is what I saw when I dug into the box. How pretty! I hated to dig in. (Not really! :D)

So let's get to all the goodies!!I had two of these gorgeous ornaments! They match my tree perfectly! Not only that, but they will go perfect in my bedroom after Christmas!!

These really great candle holders (with candles included by the way), and a Yankee candle.

Oh man! Barry M nail polish! AHHH! I have wanted to try out Barry M for, well, a long time!!! Thank you!!! & this really great nail care set. I absolutely adore that thing!

When I opened the truffles I'm pretty sure the neighbors heard me shriek! I love Lindor truffles, and not only that I love dark chocolate, and not only that, I love the EXTRA dark ones! There were also some orange chocolate candies. Those suckers are g-o-o-d!

This easy cook magazine sure is going to have me cookin' it up in the kitchen! (Looks like I really need that BoojiBoo apron now. Anyone? hehe)

Ok, how cute are these socks? I'm have a fascination with novelty socks, and I honestly have no room for the anymore, but I can't stay away from them! These are awesome. I already plan to wear the pair with socks on them on Christmas. :D

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am over this package! Kelly definitely did a great job on "getting to know me". Everything is perfect! Thank you so much Kelly!!!



& everyone, I wish you all a very amazing Christmas full of many blessings since I probably won't post before then. (or so I say now)

{FMM} All I Want For Christmas

I've missed the last two Friend Makin' Mondays, but I made sure I participated this week! Head on over to Amber's blog and join in!

Today is All I Want For Christmas.

Well...

One of these would be nice: A lovely BoojiBoo apron. (Oh it will happen one day.)

Or one of these beautiful pieces from RubyRougeJewellry over at Etsy.

All the goodies during Christmas are nice, but I don't want to ever be found forgetting about my precious Saviour. He saved me from a life of sin. I'm so thankful that He was willing to come to this earth and gave His life freely for someone like me. Thank you!

Frugal Friday

Today is Frugal Friday over at The Shabby Nest. This is the first time I've participated in it, but I do hope to continue on with it! It's Holiday edition today. So head on over and join on in!

I'm posting about some of my Christmas decor for this season; especially my tree. (I'll also include my story about my tree with this post!) If I decided I wanted to add up all the money I've spent it would barely even reach $20! That's the best way to do it!

I'll start off with my churches.

Both of these came from my brother in law's mom. I was out there for dinner one Sunday in October or it may have possibly been September. (Hey, it's been awhile!) She had been cleaning out some rooms, and believe it or not she was going to take these to the dump! One of them hadn't even been opened! There was no way I would let her do that! I knew I could use them when Christmas time rolled around, so she handed them to me and that was that! I absolutely love them! I'm probably going to leave them up all during winter. They even light up!


Now here is my snow treasure! I found this adorable little thing at the Goodwill last year. It was actually less than a dollar! I couldn't just keep on walking by; I had to grab him!


Here are my wine glass candle holders. I usually decorate them for every holiday, and change their candle scents. They don't look too great in this photo because I had already burned up the sugar plum tea lights in them! I need to add some more! That is just a clip in front of them that I picked up for 50 cents last year, and I bought a package of tea lights at the Dollar Tree. The wine glasses have been around the house for years, and a little over a year ago I dug them out of some boxes and cleaned them up. Now they are one of my favorite items in the house.



And now.....

My TREE

I have been waiting on this bad boy all year! I wasn't able to get a tree last year, but this year I was going to have one if I had to pully a Clark Griswold and pull one from it's roots! I go to church with a man who owns a nursery. This man and his wife are some of my best friends. I didn't get my license until I was 19.(Such a crazy story for another time! & no, I never failed my test! I just couldn't take it!) Until I got it they would carry my to church. I feel like I am around them all the time. He even told me once he was going to file me on his taxes! haha.. Anyways, one night after church I told him I needed a tree. He just said "when do you want it?" I of course told him as soon as he could get it, and I asked him how much he wanted for it. His reply, "I'm gonna give ya one." Dude, I was so happy because honestly, I probably couldn't afford a tree. It took awhile for me to get it though. haha. He brought it up here Tuesday, and it sure was some trouble to get it decorated! haha.. I didn't have enough lights, and honestly I could have used more, but being the cheap-o I am, I wasn't about to buy more than one more box! Those suckers were $8! I could have fell over in the dollar store last night! That was the most expensive thing on this tree!

I'll start off with the star. Goodwill. Never opened. Love at first sight.

Two packages of glittery snowflake ornaments. Dollar tree. Beautiful and glittery!
My shiny, plastic, bright, and (some) glittery ball ornaments. Dollar Tree. Love.Lovely spool tree ornament. From my swap pal. Handmade. & totally goes with my tree this year! (I wish you could tell, but my garland is pink so this completely goes with!)

And yes, my tree skirt is zebra print. You wanna know what it is? An old jacket that I got at yard sale during the summer (I have no idea how much it was because it was stuff a bag for two dollars. I stuffed it all right!). I didn't want it to wear, but I loved the fabric. As soon as I bought all my ornament I knew what I would want as a tree skirt. Yep. She's lovely. At least to me.

The highest priced item, $8(boo!). The best item, my free tree(Woo hoo!).

Sweet Goodness Goodies

I participated in my first Sweet Goodness Swap this year. The theme was Sparkling Winter White. I was so excited about this swap! Of course it was a little difficult for me when it came to putting together my package to send out at first, but then it all just hit me! I'm not going to say anything else about that though until my partner receives hers!

Anywho, I wanted to post a picture of what I received from my wonderful partner over at Out of the Crayon Box. Let me tell ya, this stuff is beautiful! She is so talented!
I am so in love with the wine bottle! It's absolutely gorgeous. Everything is! I'll just let you see for yourself. She included one of the sweetest cards! I"m so excited about her getting her package. I hope she enjoys it just as much as I enjoy mine! I'll have to post about the one I sent once she gets it.
Isn't everything just lovely?!? Look at those bottles, and that stocking!

Just a Quickie

It seems like it's been a lifetime since I have posted! I know it hasn't really been that long, but then again it has! So much has been going on, so I guess I'll just post quickly about everything. Most of these require a photo so I'll be having a post for each shortly. (My camera battery is charging!)

So let's see, where to begin? Oh I know, how about those long 4 1/2 days I had without internet access! Yes, no internet, but not only that no phone! I know this is horrible, but I'm certain I was on the verge of insanity! Any other time I would have just used the computer at work, but of course, it was during days that I didn't work! Ahh! The problem was with the phone company's line. The Wednesday night before it all went out we had this insane storm! It came a flood, literally. The wind was absolutely vicious! I actually haven't seen it flood that bad up here in a while. My home county is on a mountain so usually we don't get much flooding, but it was crazy! Anyways, back to the phone. Their line had a break in it, so of course nothing would work, and of course we weren't able to call them until Monday at work. I'm still catching up on things from those days without the internet! It's crazy!

That Friday we had our first snow of the season as well! It was beautiful! Of course I wasn't able to get photos because my camera was dead! (Yes, I'm just now getting around to charging the battery! Hey, I've been busy!) It didn't stick around long, but I did slide down the hill in our front yard on one leg. Yeah, talented, or at least that's what I'm telling everyone! hehe

I did a little Christmas shopping this past Saturday. Emphasis on the word little. I picked up my mom some things, all of which I cannot wait to play with! I just decided this year I would make my nephews and niece a bag full of goodies. Usually I get them one big thing, but they usually aren't amused with it very long. I know them; they like little rinky dink things like their aunt. I bought them some glow sticks (why they have a fascination with them I don't know) silly putty, these strange squeeze balls, candy of course, some really cool paint kits, and some noise putty. I'm going to try and pick up some other little things to throw in there. I need to get to wrapping things, but I just can't make myself do it! haha

Today I should be getting my tree. I know, less than two weeks before Christmas, but it's a funny story about the whole me getting a tree thing! I'll post about it once I get my tree up! haha

Oh, Friday was our Christmas party at work. Oh man, I was there for over twelve hours! I went just like I would any other work day, and helped the best I could in the kitchen. It was obvious I don't work in the kitchen, let me tell ya! It was a fun party though. I ended up with some pretty awesome stuff. During the Dirty Santa game I drew the last number, and everyone knew it because when I opened it I instantly yelled out "That's what I'm talkin' about!" and everyone else said, "she must has grabbed the last number". haha.. That's right! I ended up with some Wall Flowers from Bath and Body works. I have always wanted one, but never bought one. It also had two refills in pink grapefruit. Yum-o! My boss also got me this really neat Victoria's Secret perfume set. I'll have to post about it later. It's awesome.

Hmmm... I'm sure there is something I'm missing.
Oh yeah, I have won about four giveaways since I last posted. Woo Hoo! I'll post about them as I get them. I think it will be easier that way! I also got an amazing package from a swap I participated in. Of course, I'll be posting about it later when my camera perks up! (Do I sound like a broken record or what?) I've been working on a package to send out, and I will be sending it tomorrow since I'll be near a post office. I have had so much fun putting it together. I'm not going to say much more than that because I know they read this blog! hehe

I've been working on some layouts for Miss Honey. I've almost got all of them ready to send to her. She has some really awesome kits! I'm definitely loving the new Once Upon a Time a Girl and Once Upon a Time a Boy kits. I may even make a couple freebies from them! They are just so awesome! You should check them out. There is a link to her store on the right hand column.


I have a ton of posts I need to get to! I'll be posting, posting, posting, soon enough!

Everyone have a great rest of the day!

December, Already?!

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now, wow, it's December. It seems like it was December 2008 just yesterday! Wowzers! Where does all that time go?
I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving. Mine was nice.
My uncle came over, which was nice, and my sister and nephews & niece showed up later that night.
I ate turkey, then I ate some more turkey, then I decided to move onto my bag of Lindor truffles I bought the night before. Hard to believe, not really, but they are all gone now.

I felt as if I was going to go crazy though because our car messed up *is it just me or does that seem to happen a lot?*, and I have been stuck in the house since turkey day! Yes, I know!
We have our car fixed now, but I haven't had anywhere to go! I haven't had to work because we were closed during Thanksgiving, so of course that means no overnights!
Tomorrow I am headed off to work though, but just so I can play on the computer all day.


Oh! I did get a package Friday from an amazing talent.
A felt pouch from FeltSewGood.
The giveaway was at her blog, and I was actually at work that Monday, and while I was mopping the snack room I decided to check my email. *Hey I had to make twelve hour week turn into a sixteen! I used it as my ten minute break.*
There is was, an email letting me know I won my choice of pouch. Yes, I was pretty excited so my mopping job was destroyed as I ran out of the snack room to tell anyone who would listen.
I chose, which was hard, and received my package Friday. Amazing just so you know. With the holiday in there and all I was impressed with the fast shipping.
The pouch is awesome. It is made so well, and oh so adorable!
Let me tell you, Cheryl is one talented lady, and oh so sweet!
I had a cute little card with my pouch. I love cards. hehe.

See that adorable one with the owl? Yeah, that's what I chose! Cute stuff, huh?
Photo from FeltSewGood



Not only that, but I won a giveaway from over at Aubut Life. No, no, sadly it wasn't the Boojiboo apron *one day, one day*, but it was something pretty awesome. It was a $45 gift certificate to the addalilcharm Etsy shop. I ordered an adorable hair bow holder for my pastor's little girl. His wife will go gaga over it! I'm was in awe looking through all her hair bow holders!
I am so excited about giving it to them!

Photo from addalilcharm


It isn't in these colors (blue & brown) or pattern, and I added a headband holder & rhinestones to the ribbons, and Katie-Bec on it, since the personalization is free! How awesome!
When she gets it finished and shipped out and everything, I'll be sure to take tons of pictures so everyone can see how awesome it is!

So yeah, all that added to the excitement of Thanksgiving! :D