Christmas Tour of Homes

I posted some of my Christmas pictures awhile back but I added a few things so I decided to re-post them. Sorry to anyone who already checked out my house decor but hello to any newbies!

I have a obsession with buttons this year so when I found this frame (actually my mom found it) I was thrilled! And, I love the picture of Dave and MeMaw.

I made several button bouquets from the Tea this year, which is good, because they became some super great and inexpensive Christmas decor.

The two lower stockings belong to C'Mere and Buddy. Per Dave, we had to hang them. Gotcha.

I love my Christmas dishes. And, we got them for a super sweet deal! That makes it even better! You know you're "growing" up when you begin acquiring dishes for every season or special occasion.

Thanks for stopping by y'all! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

My Saturday

This morning started off early with a trip to the gym, a stop by Starbucks, and then home to get ready for my friend's baby shower! Everyone is having babies it seems and I'm really loving it!

My friend Andrea and I have known each other since first grade. It's crazy to see her pregnant and know she is going to be a mom. I can't believe how long I've known some of friends. I'm definitely thankful for fun friends in my life. We spent a great afternoon together laughing and talking, just having some girl time. And guess what..................

She is naming her daughter Brooke!! That was a fun surprise when I got there and they told me! Before I left I told her I was honored she was naming her little girl after me. :) They really didn't but it's still awesome she will have my name.

My other friend Chrisha is pregnant too. Chrisha and Andrea are best friends and are expected to have their babies two weeks apart. How cool is that? Chrisha is not finding out whether it's a girl or boy but she likes to joke Brooke will either have a best friend or future husband. HA!

Girl time is the best! I was glad to have gotten the chance to spend a little time with everyone this afternoon.

I guess the question is......................who will be next in my life to announce they are pregnant?! I'm on a roll attending all these babies showers, someone needs to keep the streak going. :)

Friday Five. A little late.

{one} This morning we woke up super early and headed to my sister's house to pick her and Avery up for a brunch date with my mom's teacher friends! They get together every month, or almost, and wanted my sister and Avery to come visit. I invited myself along because I haven't seen Avery in over a week! Can you believe that?!

{two} While we were visiting, two other little creatures came out to visit too! It's a little hard to see in the picture but there is a speck with four legs in the background. My mom's friend lives far in the country and every morning and afternoon, they have several deer who come to eat all the corn they can from their deer feeder. It was awesome. I was informed I couldn't shoot them. Good thing I didn't bring my gun! That's another sentence I thought I'd never say.

{three} I'm still waiting to hear about my exciting or depressing news regarding a new job. I'll keep you posted. Things, to my understanding, are looking good though.

{four} My husband is out of control. Every time I come home there are more lights added to the house. I'm hoping he has finally added enough and will halt any more decoration to our home. It's beginning to look like Christmas Vacation.

{five} I need to get on my Christmas cards if I plan on sending any out this year. I told myself last year I would do it but I did not. I suck. I do plan on getting them written and mailed this week. I love getting Christmas cards from people. Makes getting the mail much less depressing! HA!

Tu Tu Tuesday

"I'm ready for my close up."

Monday already?!

After having worked the majority of the weekend (tear.....yes, I'm whiny about it), I came home and Dave had decided to put up our lights and decorate our door. I opted to take a little nap instead so when I woke up to go get dinner, Dave was almost finished! He does a really great job at hanging lights and making our house look awesome for Christmas.

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Sunday morning I woke up bright and early to head off to Canton with my mom. I was going mainly to try and find a certain Christmas present for Dave but, alas, I couldn't find a reasonably priced certain something I was looking for. Boo. On to plan B I guess.

We did find some cute jewelry for me though. And because my mom is just that nice, she bought it for me. Did I mention how much I love going shopping with her? ;)

Aren't these so cute?! They can be clipped on your shirt to give it more detail or, like I like to wear them, in your hair. And, the madre scored an excellent deal with them being only $3 each!

Overall, our weekend was busy and way too short. Onto another work week with a very important event happening on Wednesday. I'll discuss it later on but for now, I'm going to keep it to myself. I don't want to jinx myself. HA!

Have a great week! Only 19 days till Christmas!

Yeah. I'm one of those.

Crazy, proud, obsessed aunts who posts pictures of her niece almost daily because she is just. that. cute.

Can you imagine what type of mom I'll be when I have a little one of my own and my camera is attached to my hip?

Lord, help those children.

Friday Exhaustion

How cute is she? I do believe I have the most beautiful little niece in the world. Yes, I know. Everyone thinks that. And you know what, that is perfectly okay in my book.

This week has been beyond horrendous. Sometimes, I simply hate that I'm an actual adult who has to pay bills and be responsible. And, sometimes I despise that I'm one of those people who not matter what does that right thing for the good of everyone. There have been several issues this week at work which has had a ripple effect and, unfortunately, is causing me to work my little tush off. Pro? Making that money, especially since Christmas is right around the corner. Con? I haven't seen my husband since Sunday at 2:30. I'm a sad wife........

I found the best "aerobics" class (it's really a boot camp!). I went twice this week and yesterday morning I woke up and could barely move. No joke. But, today I feel great. I think working out completely helps with me being able to go, go, go! Well, that and a small thing called Starbucks.

I'm off to do a little house work and study a bit. I hope you have a great Friday. Here's to the weekend and the possibility of some type of rest.