Christmas Tradition

In case you haven't figured it out yet, I LOVE Christmas!

I love everything about Christmas

I love getting to say to everyone I see, "Merry CHRISTmas!"

The Savior is born

Our society as a whole has decided to celebrate the coming of our Lord and Savior.

Whats not to love about that?

I also love all the traditions, the family time, the merriment and love.

I am also obsessed with ornaments!

Many people choose to coordinate their tree, have a theme, or some sort of order. My favorite kind of decorated tree is a tree that shows what the family has done, seen, been through.

I love collecting ornaments through the years to show what your family is all about.

So, one tradition I have is to get at least one ornament every year.

Here is our 2011 ornament

Don't you just love it?!?

There is a place at our craft fair in town that sells personalized ornaments. We get one, two, three. . . or so each year. Last year we got 3. This year we stuck to one.

Through the years I know this could get a little overwhelming so we probably won't have a family one done every year but soon I hope the boys will be able to pick their own!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Spread the Joy

Chips and Salsa

For some reason, last night I was craving chips and salsa so bad!

So, I asked my husband to go to the store to get some (we also needed milk for Isaiah so it wasn't a trip just for me lol).

This is what Heath brought home. . .

In his defense, I was supposed to text him a brand of chip and salsa. I got caught up with the kids and forgot to text.

Too funny :)



Pinterest

So, some of you might not know, but I am a person that likes to be organized. I love to find new ways to organize. I like consistancy, I like plans, I like routine. Since having Owen I have both had to use my need to organize and try to resist the compulsion hehe.

I have to be organized because of all the different tests, visits, doctor appointments . . . the list could really go on forever. I have to organize all the bills, paperwork, appointment reminders, phone calls . . . you get the idea

However, I also have to resist the compulsion because there is no consistancy, plan, or routine with Owen. He is contantly changing the plan, routine, and consistancy.

Needless to say, I have come to appreciate my compulsion and hate it at the same time. It both relieves my stress and creates it all at the same time hehe

I know what you're thinking - what does this have to do with the title, pinterest, right?

Well, a friend recently got me hooked on pinterest. If you haven't begun pinning, you must. It is great, although you can get addicted so beware! On pinterest you can search for different subjects. I often find myself tying "organize" and click that little search button. You will find many many blogs that will give you advice on how to organize just about anything in your life.

I found a pin that shows you how to organize cards. This is another thing about me - I love cards! I keep almost every card I get. I eventually get rid of them but it is really hard for me to part with them. I decided to try this out with the cards that the kids got for their Thing 1 and Thing 2 birthday. I will now do this for all cards we get for the kids' birthdays! I love it!

 Check it out. . .

You simply line all the cards up, punch two holes near the bottom (due to the fact that some cards are not as long as others), then just thread some ribbon through the holes and tie with a bow :)

 Isaiah's book of birthday cards

 Owen's book of birthday cards

What do you think?!?! I love them!

I know it could get a little bulky over the years but we will cross that bridge when we come to it. For now, it's a great way to display special birthday cards :)

Elf -a movie everyone should watch for the holidays

Elf is a great Christmas movie full of laughter :) My tradition, I guess since my freshman year of college, is to watch Elf each and every day between Thanksgiving and Christmas. That sounds crazy I know. However, it just puts me in the best mood. I put it on while cleaning the house, decorating the tree, before I go to sleep . . . It can be the bacckground for just about any daily activity. Over the years I have come to know pretty much the entire movie by heart. I have my favorite parts, my favorite quotes. I am going to share just a few of the greatest parts of the movie. Enjoy! and Merry Christmas :)

Buddy: It's just like Santa's workshop! Except it smells like mushrooms... and everyone looks like they wanna hurt me...

[answering the phone] Buddy: Buddy the Elf! What's your favorite color?

Buddy: Sounds like somebody needs to sing a Christmas Carol.

Jovie: No way.

Buddy: The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.

Jovie: Thanks, but I don't sing.

Buddy: Oh, well, it's just like talking, except longer and louder, and you move your voice up and down.

Jovie: I *can* sing, I just choose *not* to sing. Especially in front of other people.

Buddy: If you can sing alone, you sing in front of other people. There's no difference.

Jovie: Actually, there's a BIG difference.

Buddy: No there's not. Wait... [Starts singing loud and off-key] Buddy: I'm singing/I'm in a store/and I'm siiiiiingiiiiing!/I'm in a store/and I'm siiiiiingiiiiing!

Gimbel's Manager: HEY! There's no singin' in the North Pole!

Buddy: Yes there is!

Gimbel's Manager: No there's not!

Buddy: We sing all the time!

Gimbel's Manager: No you don't!

Buddy: Especially when we build toys!

[Back to Jovie]

Buddy: See?

Buddy: I passed through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then I walked through the Lincoln Tunnel.

Buddy: First we'll make snow angels for a two hours, then we'll go ice skating, then we'll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookiedough as fast as we can, and then, to finish, we'll snuggle.

Buddy: [to the doctor] Can I listen to your necklace?

[reacting to sign saying "World's Best Cup of Coffee"] Buddy: You did it! Congratulations! World's best cup of coffee! Great job, everybody! It's great to be here.

Buddy: The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

Buddy: I'm a cotton-headed ninny-muggins.

Buddy: Watch out, the yellow ones don't stop!

[Buddy is pressing the elevator buttons at the same time] Buddy: It looks like a Christmas tree.

Buddy: I just like to smile! Smiling's my favorite.


Buddy: Have you seen these toilets? They're GINORMOUS!

[Buddy burps loudly] Buddy: Did you hear that?

Buddy: SANTA! OH MY GOD! SANTA'S COMING! I KNOW HIM! I KNOW HIM! Elf Movie quotes

Buddy: You stink. You smell like beef and cheese! You don't smell like Santa.

Buddy: I like to whisper too!

Buddy: Wow. You're fast. I'm glad I caught up to you. I waited five hours for you. Why is your coat so big? So..Good News: I saw a dog today. Have you seen a dog? You probably have...How was school? Was it fun? Did you get a lot of homework? huh? Do you have any friends? Do you have a best friend? Does he have a big coat too?

Buddy: I'm sorry I won't get to ride the rest of the way with you, OH WAIT I forgot to give you a hug!

wonderful, wonderful fun! I hope you enjoyed my favorite parts of the movie - and I hope I inspired you to watch Elf this season