Holiday Cheer - - 2010!

Merry Christmas!!!!

We have been slowly working on decorating the house to get it ready for Christmas! We had to keep in mind a few things. When I say we " Put UP the tree.." I mean it is UP. As in elevated. I was going to upgrade to a 9 foot tree, since our 6.5 foot tree looks so small in our living room, but after thinking about it, I decided that I would just sit ours on a little TV stand we have to keep it up and above the baby's head. This has so far worked WELL! She still wants to play with the ornaments, but she's learning quickly that they are to look at and not touch. So Until I get more gifts under there it looks a little bare.
In the past few years, I've decorated our tree with blue and silver. I decided this year to throw some pink and purple in the mix. I got some pink and purple lights to go with the blue, and some blubs to match. I really like it, I just wish my purple lights were more purple, they look a lot like pink.

These pics are terrible. It really is prettier in person.

 

 

 

I have even started wrapping gifts to put under the tree already.. 3 to be exact =)

We have our lights up on the house. Just need to add some more to the bottom of our garage.

Stockings are up.

Yes, Bruce has his own stocking too.

 "Buddy" our Elf on The Shelf  has come to visit! *PARENTS* If you have small children, please check out this website! It's such a fun tradition. We already LOVE it!!!

So, we are in full Christmas mode around here!!

 I still need to hang our mistletoe-toe, get a poinsettia for the kitchen table, and build some ginger bread houses to set out!

Merry Christmas!! Enjoy the time with your families, children and loved ones.. Indulge in those traditions. I know that with each year as we are decorating we always talk about things we did growing up, and it's so great

Ideas for a 20 months old for Christmas?

What are some of you Mama's out there looking for and getting for your babies around the same age?

People keep asking me what she wants for Christmas and I just start rattling off things that she's interested in!

Things that she is pretty into and might want at this point:

• Elmo, Nemo, and Minnie mouse
• Crayons and Coloring books
• Play dough - yes I let her have it, supervised.
• Lips stick (gloss)
• Babies!!!!!!! -- We saw one the other day that sucks a binky and cries and she just thought it was the coolest baby ever! - Any thing that she can mimick real life like baby strollers, cribs, high chairs, blankies etc...
• Dressing up. This is kind of new. She will find a hat or necklace or something and run to the mirror to see herself.
• Mirrors ( Thinking she needs a full length one for her room)
• Music -- I've been trying to implement kids music. The only one we have is Ariel. Any suggestionS?
• Music instruments. This is right along with her development. She has found interest in pianos. The only thing we have right now is a xylophone and a hand drum.
• Books -- She loves books! Especially with any of the above characters!
• Binkies. She's very in to her binky right now. Still likes the Mams the best! 
• STICKERS!!!!

So for any who are looking to buy for a child this age, or ideas for your own - - There ya are!!

Merry Christmas!!!

Does anyone else's parents ask....

FOR YOU TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS LIST?!

Well, mine do.... On both sides.

So let me see what I can come up with!

My wish list usually consists of new perfumes, and gift cards. I'll see if I can come up with more. Pahhh..

• Pink Sugar Perfume-- By Aquolina  I was in Ulta the other day looking for some things, and ran in to this sweet heavanly scent! So I added it to my list of fragrances!
• Flower Bomb-- By Viktor & Rolf -  small bottle! 
• A NEW BED SET!! I know, I'm old if I'm asking for new bedding. But it's something I've been putting off for so long.  I don't know yet what kind I want, so a gift card would probably be best. Bed bath and Beyond always has good prices and discounts. So I will probably go there!
• Bubble bath, girly smelly stuff! I love taking hot baths often, and always run out of bubbles!
• Fuzzy slippers
• rainboots
• cowboy boots
• Gift certificates to some of my most adored shopping holes... Academy, Old Navy, Fleet Feet, Target, iTunes ( Really need some new music!!!)
• Silver James Avery Charms  for my bracelet.
• A bigger crock pot
• A porch swing
• An orchid!! -- I've been dying to get one! WOuldn't even mind if I had more than one!
• A maid.... Oh wait.

I feel silly still making Christmas lists. But if nothing else here is for those who've ask! =)

What's on your Christmas list? 

I hope that everyone is getting geared up for Christmas! This is officially the last day of November, and that means....tomorrow... GAME ON.. It's December!!!

I'm so excited to have started my shopping for everyone else! Giving is so much more fun that receiving!!!


** Will edit as needed ** ( MOM)