Merry Christmas

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I hope Santa brought you what you wanted; I hope you got to spend time with your families and loved ones; I hope you got to see the joy in the children's faces when they opened gifts; I hope you got to see the love that this holiday is filled with;I hope you remember the reason for this day; I hope you got to enjoy your perfect holiday- any which way it might be.

Merry Christmas, Buon Natale, Feliz Navidad- for anyway you say it, I hope you had a splendid holiday and a wonderful day.

Warm hugs and kisses.

Christmas Themed Workout

The other night, my trainer Adrienne and I did a 12 Days of Christmas workout to celebrate the upcoming holiday.

I really loved this circuit workout and I thought I would share.

I was dripping sweat by the 12th Day! It was fun and different type of workout that I normally do. I highly recommend this for anyone who is trying to mix up their workouts.

What is your favorite type of workout?

 

Christmas Gift Guide: Boyfriend and Kids

 This is a three part series of the top five gifts for those special people in your life. In the third and final week, its all about boyfriends and kids!

Treat your boyfriend to things he is going to absolutely love (and need!):

 Dapper Desk Planner 
Flamingo Bowtie

Nixon Watch 

Sinatra Coffee Table Book 

Star Wars Jelly Beans 

For the kids in your life, unlock their creativity and open their minds to new things:

Indoor Snowball Fight

Art Easel 

Little Passports 

Brain Quest 

These past three weeks have been fun, picking out my favorite gifts for those special people in your life. I hope you found lots of ideas and everyone enjoys all the gifts that SANTA brings them.

 What is your favorite part of the Christmas Season?

 

Dear Santa.....

With Christmas right around the corner, Eric and I thought it would be fun to share our Christmas wish lists.  We both had fun coming up with things we wanted for Christmas!

On Eric's wishlist this year, he would like:
-Mittens
-New Running Shoes and Socks
-Star Wars Video Game

-Cardigan  

On my wishlist this year, I would like:

-Instamax camera

-New wheels for my car

-Navy work tote

-Money to Invest

We both want more hours in the day; time and luck to study for our exams to further our careers; to hit the lottery BIG; and finally, a white christmas.

Santa, Eric and I have been really good this year;  can you make all of our wishes come true this year?

What is on your Christmas Wishlist this year?

Christmas Gift Guide for Best Friends: Girlfriends and Pets

This is a three part series of the top five gifts for those special people in your life. In the second week, its all about your best friends- Girlfriends and Pets!

Here are my picks for your best friend who deserves something amazing just like her:

Canvas Print  Wine Glasses

 Monogrammed Bracelet  Monogrammed Cell Phone Case

  Cashmere Scarf

 Here is something for your other best friend- Your dog, they deserve something warm and fun:

     Moose Stuffed Toy   Penguin Pajamas 

  Winter Coat  Bowtie Collar

Bed

 

 These are such fun ideas for both of your best friends!  I love giving gifts that I really love to someone special! 

What is the most memorial gift you have ever received?

Christmas Photo Outtakes

On Saturday afternoon, we took our Christmas card photos. We had a lot of fun but of course not all the photos were perfect- we had a lot of goofs! I love these goof photos because they show our fun side.I'll show our Christmas Card in a few weeks but here are some of my favorite goofs!

Do you take Christmas Card photos each year?

Here comes Santa Claus.....

Each year, I look forward to the Santa Breakfast at the local firehouse.

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 This is the 28^th annual breakfast and this will be my 28^th Breakfast (give or take a few years)!! My dad and grandfather took me when I was 11 months old and my dad and I try to go each and every year. I love looking at the past years photos to see how I’ve grown. I’m pretty sure I am the oldest “kid” there (without any children of my own) but its such a great tradition, I cannot not go!

Looking back on the old photos makes me smile. Here is a few from the past years!

               

   

2010

 2011

 2012

 2013

 2014

As you can see, Daddy and I always sit on the same side; Mrs. Claus and I are best friends after all these years. This year was no different.

 2015

This has always been such a special memory for us.  I wonder how many years we will keep this up for!

What is your favorite part of the holiday season?

Christmas Gift Guide: Parents and Grandparents

This is a three part series of the top five gifts for those special people in your life. In this first week, its Parents and Grandparents:

Here are my picks for Mom who deserves something soft and glamorous:

Michael Kors purse///Grey Scarf

Hand and Stone Spa///Winter Hat

Tech Gloves///Home Decor

Here are my picks for Dad who loves the outdoors and adventure:

Jack Black Face Set///Cabela's Gift Card

Cozy Sweater/// Magizine Subscription

Armor All Car Care Gift Pack

Here are my picks for the Grandparents who just want to have fun and giggles with the grandchildren:

Cranium///Wits & Wagers

Frame//Gift card to the Movies

I love all of these ideas; there are so many other ideas for parents and grandparents, sometimes its neat to think outside the box for holiday gifts. 

What is your favorite gift to give this holiday Season?