We had a fun Thanksgiving with family and friends and I kept my vow to not get stressed out. Last year half way through dinner I had to run the store for a pack of Lucky's. Well not really but that is what we say around here when we are stressed out to the point of running away. That reminds me, now that we have been married forever, I have taken to saying to Matt "remember that time" without actually referring to a time or event. I just let him go through his memory to find an applicable situation to relate to. I really am lazy.
After the house was empty Friday morning and all the dishes were done, we started putting up the tree. It is a fake. The reason: my house is surrounded by real pines and I don't need a fire hazard in my house. Besides, I like to over accessorize my tree and you can't put up nearly as much crap on a real tree.
If you have a fake tree, I highly recommend this candle.
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We left the bottom 2 feet off our 12 foot Christmas tree this year. Am I starting to exercise restraint in my life?
I love going through all the sentimental crap.
Matt and I were married by Elvis. This ornament was from our first year together.
Matt's baby shoes.
Chase's baby shoes
Uh, mom, why did you not save my baby shoes? I had them right?
One of Chase's ornaments from childhood (this one is from 1996)
Chase's childhood Christmas books. I swear I get teary eyed taking these things out of boxes every year!
Normally my friend Elizabeth comes over and helps me with my tree. This year she decided to be a meanie and go to California for the winter. Despite this unfortunate turn of events, Matt and I were able to finish in a record 6 hours (though I have to say Elizabeth is never the drill seargent that Matt was. holy dictator batman!)
Just some of the many, many, many decorations I have collected over the years.
last year we had a party and I did not have any mistletoe, so I made this banner instead (lol).
I will spare you the bathroom and other details : )
oh and I finally purged the nativity scene and crosses from my life. I am too damn old to fake my beliefs (but I will always believe in Santa Claus).
In other holiday news, Chase went shopping on Black Friday and brought me home this as an early Christmas present.
YAY FOR ME!!!
So that meant on Saturday and Sunday, I baked with the help of my new toy.
Sunday after we took the dogs for a wintry walk, we did a puzzle (or part of one).
Lori's Diet Log Sunday November 28, 2010
4 cups of coffee
3 small cinnamon rolls !
2 diet cokes
1/2 loaf fresh baked bread !
3 coors lights
Cheers!