the leg lamp

the christmas story is probably one of my all time my favorite movies. we watch the marathons all day long every christmas day. you just can't get enough of it. well a few years ago, my dad received his own major award in the mail. it came in a big long crate with the words FRAGILE (prounounced Fra-jee-lay) posted on all sides. When he opened it, there lay a lamp. not just any lamp, but a leg lamp.

the christmas tree got moved to the corner and it now sits in my parents bay window for all to see.

oh dad, what will you come up with next!?

December daily's

this blog has quickly become one of my favorites. miss ali is doing something she calls a december daily album. she is putting together a book using her amazing creativity and scrapbook skills that relfects each day in december for her and her family. she is on day 5 and i am just loving the idea of it, what she has come up with it and am excited to see her end result.

today's post was particuarly cute.

all pictures found on her blog here.

four christmases

i saw this movie this week. how great was it? well i'll tell you.



Vince Vaughn is hilarious as usual and had me laughing the whole time. Reese (cuz we are on a first name basis) was cute as a button. It was a chick flick so girls will love it but it was also funny enough for the guys to enjoy. there were a couple scenes that may have been a tad innapropriate but all in all, i liked it and will see it again.

Andrea, don't get mad. i said i would see it again and i intend to see it with you!

kurt bestor

i just purchased tickets for Monday nights Kurt Bestor Christmas concert. I have been wanting to go to this for years but have never gotten around to it. the excitement in my heart is overflowing! my mom has listened to kurt bestor since i was little so his christmas music is probably my favorite. it is what i remember listening to as a child.

Will I be seeing anyone else there?

i got onto his website to find this snazzy picture above of him doing what he does best and there i found a link to listen to a variety of his music whenever i feel like it. how excited am i?

christmas is here!

Before i left for thanksgiving, i started to put up my christmas decorations. i got tired and left for the weekend with a messy house and an unfinished decorating job. tonight i finished and i am so happy! be prepared for lots and lots and lots of blurry, dark and crooked pictures.

the merry christmas sign above my front window. the letters are covered with antique santa paper and have gold sparkles on the backs. so cute.the berry wreath on the front door waiting for some ribbon to join it.

probably my favorite and not sure why...the sign and garland over my sink window.

i finally filled my giant wall above my table with some frames, mirrors and christmas pictures.

ok, this is favorite...the tree

the table...

the staircase with half of my lights out and i am not willing to fix it!

the ledge at the top of my staircase...i know the santa looks terrifying. he is.

and last but not least but the living room all put together. its much cuter at night with the lights hence the very dark picture!

i know i go a tad overboard but how fun is it!! have you decorated yet!?

the forgotten carols

the forgotten carols will be here on Wednesday, December 3rd. tickets are 17.50 for the lower bowl seats. i'm going to buy tickets sometime this weekend so we don't get stuck in the back. who wants to go? i'll buy and you can pay me back!

white christmas

this year, i am really dreaming of a white christmas. how would it be to spend it here, in this cute little cabin in sweden. how magical!