Hellloooooo Blogland :)
Normally a groggy, rainy day would be discouraging, but I am finding it rather nice today. My allergies are in complete disagreement with me, but my soul feels more at peace. This Autumn season has been surprisingly warm and comfortable. There have been several days this season that I have been able to walk around without sleeves. THIS is the Kentucky that I remember when I moved here. Last year was a freak of nature! It got cold so soon and actually stayed cold. I just kept wishing and praying every day this past spring that summer would come soon and stay for a long time! I think my prayers were answered.
But, now, I am finally trying to focus on things like: WINTER//CHRISTMAS//COMFORT MEALS//A WINTER JACKET//PARTY PLANNING
The holiday season is the craziest time for me.... With Thanksgiving {party planning}, my brother's birthday, my Little Darling's birthday{party planning}, another brother's birthday, Christmas {shopping}, New Year's {party!!!} and then my sister's birthday {PARTY!!}! GAH! Just thinking about it is actually super exciting. I looooove giving and making gifts!
Right now, I am planning 3 things at a time...which is not my strength. Ha! You will shortly see that 3 things is really 30 things balled into 3 categories *blushing!*
Thanksgiving menu: It'll be my very first Thanksgiving that I cook and stay at my home with my family.... scary! Last year, my friend who did her first Christmas at home asked me when I planned on setting a family tradition of my own. I honestly hadn't thought about it...so my response was, "I dunno. When my parents are dead?" BAD ANSWER! So I am now rummaging through cook books, magazines, and websites for interesting meals/dishes to create for Thanksgiving. I want everything to be perfect and tasty. You will surely see an atomic explosion from my apartment if someone doesn't eat what I have worked so hard to prepare!!!
My Little Darling's birthday party: She declared that she wants it to be a pink fairy party! I am not one to be very girly, but I am excited to make pretty, fluffy things for my daughter. I am excited to bake again and decorate. I used to host dinner parties all the time, but that hasn't happened in literally YEARS! Now, the only time I can look forward to hosting guests and decorating is during her birthday. You better believe that Martha Stewart and I have become verrrry close this week as I gather ideas! I just can't wait. I have wanted to do a fairy theme (I don't know about the pink part) for about 2 years, but I always let my Little Darling pick. Last year was rainbows, the year before was a zoo theme.
Christmas presents: I am being considerably more selective this year! For the past 2-3 years, I have shelled out over $1500 on gifts. I can't do that this year because I am not working full time. But I also don't have the motivation to do that this year. My younger brother & sister are now 12, and they only care about electronics and such. Daddy handles the "big gifts" for them. The Christmas spirit has died down in our home. Everyone wants to sit and do their own thing. While growing up, we used to have family and friends over. We played music and danced and played cards. That hasn't happened in a long time. This year, The Hubs and I have decided to make our own little Christmas. So we will only buy gifts for this household (and not 30-40 gifts!!!) and we will stay home. I am still going to hand make some thing for some people. Last year, I crocheted several scarves for friends...this year... I think I want to do something completely different.... I think I want to make things from paper this year...... Ok, I literally just had this thought RIGHT NOW... so I need to let it marinate and think of exactly WHAT sort of paper gifts I will be making, but I hope it's awesome.
So those are my 3 things for the moment. Thanksgiving Menu, Pink Fairy Party, and Paper Christmas.
I am sorry I don't have any photos for this post to show what I have been working on (and what I just finished-- CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!) but I can't find the cord to upload my pictures! And now, as I look around my living room, I just realized that I no longer can find my camera either! GAHHH!!!! I will find both and make a couple of posts this weekend. I am still in the process of doing my deep cleaning for the week. I am sure everything will turn up as I clean.
Until then--- Have a Wonderful Thursday!
Normally a groggy, rainy day would be discouraging, but I am finding it rather nice today. My allergies are in complete disagreement with me, but my soul feels more at peace. This Autumn season has been surprisingly warm and comfortable. There have been several days this season that I have been able to walk around without sleeves. THIS is the Kentucky that I remember when I moved here. Last year was a freak of nature! It got cold so soon and actually stayed cold. I just kept wishing and praying every day this past spring that summer would come soon and stay for a long time! I think my prayers were answered.
But, now, I am finally trying to focus on things like: WINTER//CHRISTMAS//COMFORT MEALS//A WINTER JACKET//PARTY PLANNING
The holiday season is the craziest time for me.... With Thanksgiving {party planning}, my brother's birthday, my Little Darling's birthday{party planning}, another brother's birthday, Christmas {shopping}, New Year's {party!!!} and then my sister's birthday {PARTY!!}! GAH! Just thinking about it is actually super exciting. I looooove giving and making gifts!
Right now, I am planning 3 things at a time...which is not my strength. Ha! You will shortly see that 3 things is really 30 things balled into 3 categories *blushing!*
Thanksgiving menu: It'll be my very first Thanksgiving that I cook and stay at my home with my family.... scary! Last year, my friend who did her first Christmas at home asked me when I planned on setting a family tradition of my own. I honestly hadn't thought about it...so my response was, "I dunno. When my parents are dead?" BAD ANSWER! So I am now rummaging through cook books, magazines, and websites for interesting meals/dishes to create for Thanksgiving. I want everything to be perfect and tasty. You will surely see an atomic explosion from my apartment if someone doesn't eat what I have worked so hard to prepare!!!
My Little Darling's birthday party: She declared that she wants it to be a pink fairy party! I am not one to be very girly, but I am excited to make pretty, fluffy things for my daughter. I am excited to bake again and decorate. I used to host dinner parties all the time, but that hasn't happened in literally YEARS! Now, the only time I can look forward to hosting guests and decorating is during her birthday. You better believe that Martha Stewart and I have become verrrry close this week as I gather ideas! I just can't wait. I have wanted to do a fairy theme (I don't know about the pink part) for about 2 years, but I always let my Little Darling pick. Last year was rainbows, the year before was a zoo theme.
Christmas presents: I am being considerably more selective this year! For the past 2-3 years, I have shelled out over $1500 on gifts. I can't do that this year because I am not working full time. But I also don't have the motivation to do that this year. My younger brother & sister are now 12, and they only care about electronics and such. Daddy handles the "big gifts" for them. The Christmas spirit has died down in our home. Everyone wants to sit and do their own thing. While growing up, we used to have family and friends over. We played music and danced and played cards. That hasn't happened in a long time. This year, The Hubs and I have decided to make our own little Christmas. So we will only buy gifts for this household (and not 30-40 gifts!!!) and we will stay home. I am still going to hand make some thing for some people. Last year, I crocheted several scarves for friends...this year... I think I want to do something completely different.... I think I want to make things from paper this year...... Ok, I literally just had this thought RIGHT NOW... so I need to let it marinate and think of exactly WHAT sort of paper gifts I will be making, but I hope it's awesome.
So those are my 3 things for the moment. Thanksgiving Menu, Pink Fairy Party, and Paper Christmas.
I am sorry I don't have any photos for this post to show what I have been working on (and what I just finished-- CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!) but I can't find the cord to upload my pictures! And now, as I look around my living room, I just realized that I no longer can find my camera either! GAHHH!!!! I will find both and make a couple of posts this weekend. I am still in the process of doing my deep cleaning for the week. I am sure everything will turn up as I clean.
Until then--- Have a Wonderful Thursday!
Sounds very fun, and yummy.
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Thank you so much on your comments about my granny ripple :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with all your planning I'm sure everything will be perfect, what fun to plan a pink fairy party! I hope you will keep us updated on your progress :)
You always make me smile when I read your posts... I can just imagine everything you're describing! Sounds like you're going to have a lot of work and fun for the next 2 months :) we're waiting to see the pictures!
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You have a lot on your plate for the next few months! I can't wait to see what amazing things you some up with. Enjoy the little bit of warmth before winter sets in for good!
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