Holiday Festivities

G LOVED all the beautiful lights!

 As you can see I am a little behind on my posting, but in my defense, my mom took all these pics and she finally loaded them to the computer....these are pictures from before Christmas when we went with my parents, sister and her bf to the Garden D'Lights in Bellevue.

It was a very cold night, but we had a great time!

I have so much to catch up on this blog, so please bare with me! Hopefully I will get more posted soon! Right now my head is a jumble of pink, cake pops, birds, card stock, glue sticks, and more pink............yes I am in the process of making invitations for and planning my daughters first birthday party next month! AHhhhh :)

Your Not Santa.......

Genesis did so well with Santa Clause! I was very surprised, especially after seeing EVERYONE post pics of their cute kiddos on Santa's lap screaming.......I didn't have high hopes. I'm guessing next year may be that year with the screaming baby/santa pic.

You smell like beef and cheese.....

Sugary Sweetness

I made these White Chocolate Topped Gingerbread Cookies the other night for our mommy/baby group Christmas Party. They turned out AMAZING, love em! Soft and chewy and that bite of white chocolate really makes it! They would be delicious without also. I will definately keep these on my list of Christmas cookies every year!

I wanted to make these Caramel Topped Shortbread Bites but I chickened out when I saw that you have to use a candy thermometer and really watch the temp and all....yeah that scared me. I will try them at some point and make sure to have a back up. Don't they look delicious?

I'm really into salted chocolate caramels right now....and one little piece tastes so heavenly when you are counting calories.....I almost bought a tub of them at Costco tonight, found I really do have the strength to say No! Darn it....haha


So excited for Christmas right around the corner..........and really excited to celebrate it with G since it is her first Christmas!

Wish List

Black Glitter Toms

Kaitlyn Mittens

Fossil Key-Per Duffle

Fossil Key-Per Tote

Baby Name Pendant Necklace

Flat Iron

GlassyBaby Sowing the Fields Collection

 Annabelle Infinity Scarf


These are just a few items on my wish list, none of which I actually asked for for Christmas, because they are all pretty pricey, and because my husband and I are only doing stockings for each other this year since we had our little weekend in Seattle....but I may show it to my husband next year for my bday....though I'm sure the list will have changed by then.

Let it Snow....please let it snow!

This is my favorite one!

Our good friend Chelly who is just starting up her own photography business, MiLo Photo , took some holiday photos for us in down town Snohomish by all the cute, holiday decorated shops. Christmas cards should be coming out soon.......;)

Last night I got most of my Christmas presents wrapped....only have a few more to buy and stocking stuffers for the hubby and baby! Tonight we are going to the evening service at our church and then going to the Garden d'Lights at the botanical gardens in Bellevue. I love doing all of these fun, holiday festivities this time of year! It makes it even more fun when we get to share them with our daughter and see her face just light up!

Now off to go get ready to head to the gym for some Sunday afternoon Zumba(this will be my first time....beware all!)

Give thanks in Everything!

This was very encouraging when I read this yesterday and just a great reminder that even when things aren't going as we want, we still are to give thanks to God for what he has given us. I pray that I can instill this in my daughter as she grows older!

Check it out.....

Manna for Moms

Last night was a bit rough, as my daughter had her first fever.....went all the way up to 102.5.....poor thing she was not feeling well, we were both up pretty late last night. This morning she is feeling a lot better. Thank you Lord!

Smilings My Favorite!

If you got what movie that is from, then I applaud you! I am watching Elf( just gave it away) as I type this. I have a moment of peace and quiet right now as G takes her nap....awwwwwe:).

My husband and I worked out together this morning (joined the Y yesterday), played a little competitive (just a little) bball and grabbed coffee at StArbucks. It was a wonderful morning catching up with my hubby while G was in childCare and slept at Starbucks.....I wish every day got a start like today:). I have so much more energy after working out....I have to admit that the motivation for finally joining the gym was my good friend setting her wedding date for the end of April....and I'm in it....ahhhh I need to drop that excess baby weight....gym and counting calories here we come. What better motivation right? I will also admit that the night before I joined the gym, I was watching Biggest Loser (one of my new fav shows) while eating ice cream...HA! No more! I am serious about this! I am going to rock that Bridesmaid dress and be ready for next summer! Yeah baby!

Today is also the start of my three day weekend! Yippee! Tomorrow my hubby and I are staying the night in Seattle with our good friends like we did last year while G is with her Grandparents. I believe Pike Place Market, Purple Cafe, a movie, Christmas shopping, and lots of relaxing are on the menu for Saturday & Sunday!

I hope you all have a fun and relaxing weekend as well!