1. We finally put up our tree! We borrowed an artificial tree this year from my friend Lauren for a few reasons (cost and size). Although it doesn't look like or smell like a real tree (that's what scented candles are for) it did get me into the holiday spirit! Leila loved hanging the ornaments with us. It was fun to watch her choose the specific ones she wanted to hang. Her favorite...my First Christmas ornament from 1977! It's got her favorite Disney characters right on the front. Mickey, Donald, and Goofy haven't aged a bit.
2. Jeff took the first step in getting the kids' bedroom ready for baby #2. We have so much reorganizing to do to get ready for this little guy. Luckily we have plenty of time. I currently have four projects going and need Jeff's help for all but one. We'll get there!
3. I had a whole day to myself! Ahhhhhhhhhh. Shopping is one of my favorite pastimes and although I love to shop with my mom and sister, I also love shopping alone. I literally shopped till I dropped and am still in some pain from all the standing and walking. Leila's Poppy will be babysitting again next week (hooray!) and hopefully I can get all our shopping done without killing myself in the process.
4. Leila and Kennady did some crafting. Okay, Amy and I most of the work, while they tried to eat the salt-dough. Regardless, the ornaments turned out wonderfully! If you follow me on Instagram (myleilaland) you saw some pictures of them. I'll be posting the tutorial on Tuesday. If you're interested get some flour, salt, and acrylic paints. It took only two days/sessions to complete the project. You have time before Christmas to wrap these cute ornaments up!
5. I received the highest compliment on my blog from a guy I've looked up to my whole life...my dad. Yesterday his email simply said, "I enjoy reading your blog. Impressive." I started this blog to keep in touch with faraway family and friends and am thankful to know that they are still reading. Although knowing that they read does make me filter out some content/blog ideas, I still post embarrassing and personal stuff here (recently looking at my butt in the mirror comes to mind). Thanks to EVERYONE for reading. I would still write if you didn't, but am sure glad you do.
"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough."
-Oprah Winfrey
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