One of the many things that I do that people find strange is cleaning off the tops of my soda cans before I drink out of them.
I seem to always forget to get the stocking stuffers and most of the time the stocking stuffers are what end up costing me the most. Dang it! This year it was fun to actually put some thought into what I would put in Oliver's stocking. I just had another thought....Luke always seems to spoil me when it comes to these miniature gifts and he usually ends up receiving an orange and a toothbrush while I get jewelry, movies, body butter, and other little luxuries. Looks like I have a little more thinking to do.
Call me crazy, but I think working in retail during the Holidays is pretty fun. Everyone is in such a giving mood and people are excited that the holidays are finally here. I love helping people find that perfect gift and seeing how excited they are to give to others. Of course the cherry on top is when I get to gift wrap and present them with a beautifully wrapped gift. Having a great discount to such a fun store doesn't hurt either when I'm also looking for the perfect gifts...
Snow this time of year is my favorite. I say let it snow all December long, but the moment the month is over, NO MORE please. I love the soft look of snow falling. The quiet chaos of a snow storm. I love how the snow glitters once it has settled. I love the sound of my shoes crunching on top of it. I love how bright white it is in the sun. I haven't gone out to play in the snow just yet. I better make time before December is over and my love for snow quickly turns into loathing.
Sadly, this is the last picture that was taken back in October is the last picture Luke and I have taken together. Favorite thing #18 is that Luke has winter break and gets to spend a lot of time with me and Oliver. How sweet the days will be when he no longer has to go to school.
Karina and I have always loved crafting together. From back in the days of scrap booking until the wee hours of the morning to attempting to make seasonal home decor. This craft went very well for her....not so much for me. I said this a long time ago, but ever since I got preggers with Oliver, I have lost my craft touch. Instead, I distracted her and of course, had a little fun with the camera.
I counted 37 people all packed in my parents living that night fot the party. It was our biggest turn out yet and it was awesome! We ate, opened White Elephant gifts and finished with a little Karaoke {courtesy of Mario and Dora}.
It was fun to see what the kids came up with for their White Elephant gift and it was entertaining to see the adults battle it our for the "good stuff".
And of course the karaoke. Who doesn't like a little off key/high pitched/mono toned/terrible singing with your family? As always, Mario does an awesome job getting the rest of us to get into it. 
