[cOlOrful me!]

Yey for December!

Happy December 1st, friends!

Christmas is fast approaching & I can't wait!

 

(this is just a simple page I did using all American Crafts Christmas goodies!)

I have a few more gifts to buy & then I'll be all set! 

Keeping busy getting together with friends (& friends having babies-so that's exciting, too!).

Nate & I are going to try & have our professional photographer-friend Laura take some photos of us for our Christmas cards-hoping she can squeeze us in, if not, it's probably just going to be plain jane cards again this year! ;)

I love this time of year. LOVE it!
 

Merry Merry

Our house is all ready for Christmas! Yes! We spent a few hours this weekend setting the tree up & I finished with my simple decorations. I feel complete. ;)

Thanksgiving was also pretty good this year.  We really missed the Proffitt's, but we enjoyed ourselves the best we could. Lots of turkey, gram's infamous ham & rolls & plenty of home made pies for all!

I enjoyed just hanging out with my wonderful family who I am SO thankful for.

 

It was a wonderfully, relaxing day!

Nate had a vacation day yesterday, so we ventured to the orchard with gram & gramp for some deeeelious apples!

 

Then, we had a yummy lunch at a local restaurant & had the best conversations with gram & gramp!  So grateful for that time together. 

On our way home, gram wanted to stop at a nice thrift store up the way. I found these little Christmas books (I have started to gather kids books for the future & it's so fun! I love kids books!)

After we said goodbye to gram & gramp, Nate & I ventured to the Verizon store so I could give him a Christmas gift early-internet on his phone! haha.  We found out he got any phone for $50 off & blackberries were buy one get one free.  He wanted one so bad. Me?  I could care less! ha.  But, once we found out about that deal, we couldn't pass it up.  2 blackberries for $50?!  I'm there!  So, now I just have to figure it out!  I'm getting there!

We had a good 'pub' dinner at one of our fave little stops & had intended to go see Blindside, but we missed the showing thanks for Verizon, so we decided to head home & put the tree up (we were a little behind from our traditional Thankgiving night tree set up!).  While we did that, we watched my favorite Christmas movie, Christmas Vacation. I love it!

It was a beautiful day. I am blessed.

Today was just as a good.  Great church service, some errands, some lounging, some crafting.  Good good! :)

I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving & weekend!

 
    

 

Sunday.

Happy Sunday!

I just wanted to share a few finds from the local antique shop down the road from home & a trip to Perfectly Charming in Medina, Ohio (I almost came home with THE cutest white dresser! The hubs quickly reminded me of our house fund. So I had to walk away. Rats! ;))

First, I have been looking for one of those metal frogs for a bit & was very excited to finally find one for a decent price. (the photo is of my granny & gramcracker!  How cute was gram when she was itty bitty?!  Well, she's still itty bitty, but you know what I mean! ;))

Then, that little paper house was jumping at me telling me to take it home, so I did!  And those linens? Yeah. Just some hand towels I found while waiting to check out at the antique shop!

I also found this little colander & red-handled pastry blender for a steal.  

What is it about finding the little treasures in all that junk that can make your day?!  I love it!

I also love meeting new people who share a love for this 'junking' stuff like I do.  Take for example, yesterday while I was in my favorite booth at the antique shop, the owner of that booth was reorganizing.  Moments into our conversation I realized I knew her!  She went to high school with my mom & we chatted for a while & that's when I got the inside scoop that she's opening her own shop in my hometown May 2010!  I thought that was pretty cool & it made me realize just what a small world it really is!  Hurry up May 2010!! hehe.

Another find from my day was back at Perfectly Charming where I picked these letters up!  I originally placed them on my window frame that I have in our dining room just to take this photo.  But, now I have realized this is where they are meant to be. So, here they will stay. :)

So, that's all for today!  I'm off to put away the fall stuff & bring down the Christmas stuff!  Plus make some more place cards for Thanksgiving! :)

Hope your weekend has been a great one!

Behind.

Hi!

Gosh, long time no blog, right?!

The time has simply gotten away from me lately.

Here's a little recap!

Nate & I took a mini trip to southern Ohio this past Saturday.  Our destination was originally near Cincinnati, but we were quickly disappointed, so we ventured back up to Columbus for a bit & had quite a good time!

We purchased a few Ohio State tshirts & a drinking glass at the best Ohio State store I've ever been to.

Go Bucks!! :)

Found out we don't like Dave & Busters. Probably because we don't drink & probably because we found it to be too much money for what it was (although, the decor was pretty cool!)

Later on, we scooped up some nuggets at Chick-fil-a, along with a lemonade!

We also ventured into Target, where of course items "fell" into our cart! Ooops!

On Sunday, we chilled around the house & I cut coupons.  I'm such an old lady, but I LOVE clipping coupons! ha.

Nate & I also shopped a bit online.

I am very excited for this to arrive on my doorstep

 

Monday, after I got home from work we watched The Holiday. I love that movie. It makes me all warm & fuzzy inside.

Oh, & on Friday I came home to a surprise package from American Crafts with the new Letterbox line!

I created this page that very night-hello label paper! :)

I love this line. The colors, the patterned chipboard, the rub ons & Thickers the buttons & Flair, oh my!...so wonderful!

I cannot believe that next week is Thanksgiving!  Wow.  I am really looking forward to next week though because my sweet friend, Kristina, her husband & little Caylin are making the long drive to Ohio to visit with us & our family for 5 days over the holiday!!  I can't wait!  Lots of shopping, hanging out & laughs will be had I'm sure! :)

What are your Thanksgiving plans?