I can't believe there's only 13 more days until Christmas!! Time has gone by so fast this year.
Just to recap, here were the first eleven reasons why I love Christmas.
1. Christmas trees
2. Serving
3. Christmas music
4. Christmas crafts
5. Starbucks Holiday Drinks and Treats
6. The smells of Christmas
7. Christmas lights
8. The weather
9. Christmas treats
10. Christmas musicals/productions
11. Christmas movies
And now for number 12...
12. Delivering presents. Ok, so I haven't finished my Christmas shopping. In fact, I've barely even started it. Part of that is because I've been super busy...and the other part is that I just don't know what to get everyone this year. I'm trying to be frugal and creative...but it's so hard to do sometimes. I really want everyone to like what they get.
Anyway...back to my reason. I was able to deliver someone a "Secret Sister" gift tonight. It was pretty fun being able to play Santa and hand that woman her gift. I like being sneaky when it comes to surprises or secrets that will be revealed in time. And, I love the joy of seeing someone's face when they receive an unexpected gift.
13 more days until Christmas. 5 more days until I'm off work for 2 1/2 weeks. It's gonna be a great week!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Reason Number Eleven
Today was a LONG day...but I am excited about this blog!
11. Christmas movies. There are certain movies I HAVE to watch each year...for it to REALLY feel like Christmas. Here is my list:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - the original...you know, the cartoon version. It makes me very happy. In fact, I own a pair of Grinch slippers and I used to own a shirt
The Santa Clause - the original on this one, too. Although, I do like the other two as well...but nothing beats the first one
Home Alone - oh yes. This one has to be watched each year. They used to play it on TV every Thanksgiving, but they have since replaced it with my next one...
Elf - I saw this movie in the theaters when it came out and I died laughing. We used to watch it each year with friends, but even if we can't do that, we still have to watch it. There are so many hilarious lines in it.
A Christmas Story - I don't think I have watched this one since I've been married, because Josh doesn't really like it. But, I like it. It's one of my mom's favorites and we watched it every year when I was growing up.
A Charlie Brown Christmas - this one just makes me smile. I haven't seen it yet this year, but I am looking forward to. My mom loves this one A LOT. So much, in fact, that she put on a play of it at the church we went to when I was in high school. My sister and I sat and wrote down all the lines from the movie...pausing it between each one to make sure we got them right. It was so much fun to be a part of. I played Sally. If you haven't seen it or don't know who Sally is, you should watch it and find out!
These are the ones I like to watch...but don't have to watch EVERY year:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - this one is HILARIOUS. I love every part that has anything to do with the Christmas tree...because so many funny things happen surrounding it.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - the one with Jim Carrey. It's funny...it's in own right, but it doesn't beat the original (at least, not in my opinion). It's one that I can take or leave each year.
I didn't grow up watching It's a Wonderful Life or White Christmas or anything of the like. It's not that I don't like them...but they don't give me the warm fuzzies that these other ones do. And, I have only seen them each once. I'm not a big fan of Miracle on 34th Street or Santa Clause is Coming to Town. I do like A Christmas Carol. I know there are many different adaptations of that...and I know I haven't seen them all...but I like that story. The Muppet one is pretty cute.
And, how could I forget The Holiday? I like to watch this one year round, but it is about Christmas to begin with...and it's super cute.
Anyway, only two more weeks until Christmas!!
11. Christmas movies. There are certain movies I HAVE to watch each year...for it to REALLY feel like Christmas. Here is my list:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - the original...you know, the cartoon version. It makes me very happy. In fact, I own a pair of Grinch slippers and I used to own a shirt
The Santa Clause - the original on this one, too. Although, I do like the other two as well...but nothing beats the first one
Home Alone - oh yes. This one has to be watched each year. They used to play it on TV every Thanksgiving, but they have since replaced it with my next one...
Elf - I saw this movie in the theaters when it came out and I died laughing. We used to watch it each year with friends, but even if we can't do that, we still have to watch it. There are so many hilarious lines in it.
A Christmas Story - I don't think I have watched this one since I've been married, because Josh doesn't really like it. But, I like it. It's one of my mom's favorites and we watched it every year when I was growing up.
A Charlie Brown Christmas - this one just makes me smile. I haven't seen it yet this year, but I am looking forward to. My mom loves this one A LOT. So much, in fact, that she put on a play of it at the church we went to when I was in high school. My sister and I sat and wrote down all the lines from the movie...pausing it between each one to make sure we got them right. It was so much fun to be a part of. I played Sally. If you haven't seen it or don't know who Sally is, you should watch it and find out!
These are the ones I like to watch...but don't have to watch EVERY year:
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation - this one is HILARIOUS. I love every part that has anything to do with the Christmas tree...because so many funny things happen surrounding it.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas - the one with Jim Carrey. It's funny...it's in own right, but it doesn't beat the original (at least, not in my opinion). It's one that I can take or leave each year.
I didn't grow up watching It's a Wonderful Life or White Christmas or anything of the like. It's not that I don't like them...but they don't give me the warm fuzzies that these other ones do. And, I have only seen them each once. I'm not a big fan of Miracle on 34th Street or Santa Clause is Coming to Town. I do like A Christmas Carol. I know there are many different adaptations of that...and I know I haven't seen them all...but I like that story. The Muppet one is pretty cute.
And, how could I forget The Holiday? I like to watch this one year round, but it is about Christmas to begin with...and it's super cute.
Anyway, only two more weeks until Christmas!!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Reason Number Ten
10. Christmas musicals/productions. I went to our church's Christmas musical tonight. My cute husband had a part in it this year. It was a pretty good production. It reminded me of all the Christmas productions I've seen/been part of over the years. Handel's Messiah, SONdance productions, The Nutcracker, various church productions... I love 'em all.
15 more days until Christmas!!
15 more days until Christmas!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Reason Number Nine
Here's a short post with the next reason...
9. Christmas treats. My dear friend Elise brought some yummy treats to college group tonight. She's made them before, but this time, she made them with mint oreo cookies. I don't know what else to call them, so I'm going to call them "Oreo cookie balls". She puts chocolate on top and they are just amazing, gooey, and sweet. I love the creative treats people think of during Christmas.
Only 16 more days until Christmas! And, 16 more reasons to love it!!
9. Christmas treats. My dear friend Elise brought some yummy treats to college group tonight. She's made them before, but this time, she made them with mint oreo cookies. I don't know what else to call them, so I'm going to call them "Oreo cookie balls". She puts chocolate on top and they are just amazing, gooey, and sweet. I love the creative treats people think of during Christmas.
Only 16 more days until Christmas! And, 16 more reasons to love it!!
Bucket List
There are a few things I want to accomplish in my life.
I was having a conversation with Josh yesterday and something came up that I was like, "Oh yeah. I totally want to do that before I die". So, it got me thinking about creating a bucket list. I know it's kind of a popular thing to do nowadays, but I think it's important to have dreams and goals. So, I am going to start writing mine...and I'm sure I will be adding to it eventually. Here goes:
1. Have a baby.
2. Write a book.
3. Take up ballroom dancing.
4. Go swimming with dolphins.
5. Fly first class.
6. Go on a cruise.
7. Drive along Route 66.
8. Visit New York during Christmas.
9. Go to Disney World.
10. Take a trip to Italy.
11. Attend a movie premiere.
12. See a show on Broadway.
13. Tour Alcatraz.
14. Tour Pearl Harbor.
15. Tour the historical sites back east.
16. Go to the San Diego Zoo.
17. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
18. Lead someone to Christ.
19. Read 100 books of Classic Literature.
20. Earn my Bachelor's degree.
21. Go on a second honeymoon to Maui.
22. Celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square.
23. Teach my children to follow the Lord.
24. Learn how to sew something more than just a button or fixing a hole in a shirt.
25. Plant a garden.
26. Spend a day at a spa.
27. Learn to whistle.
28. Own a Mustang convertible.
29. Learn how to play the piano better, so I can sing and play at the same time.
30. Kiss my husband on top of the Eiffel Tower.
31. Journey to Israel to see where Jesus walked.
32. Attend a NBA Finals game.
33. Attend the Olympics.
34. Visit Disneyland on Christmas Day.
35. Visit all 50 states.
36. Go on vacation in Seattle.
37. Buy a house.
38. Celebrate my 50th anniversary with my husband.
39. Visit the Grand Canyon.
40. Knit a blanket for my children.
That is the start right now. I will add to it as time goes on. I like having goals and things I want to accomplish.
I was having a conversation with Josh yesterday and something came up that I was like, "Oh yeah. I totally want to do that before I die". So, it got me thinking about creating a bucket list. I know it's kind of a popular thing to do nowadays, but I think it's important to have dreams and goals. So, I am going to start writing mine...and I'm sure I will be adding to it eventually. Here goes:
1. Have a baby.
2. Write a book.
3. Take up ballroom dancing.
4. Go swimming with dolphins.
5. Fly first class.
6. Go on a cruise.
7. Drive along Route 66.
8. Visit New York during Christmas.
9. Go to Disney World.
10. Take a trip to Italy.
11. Attend a movie premiere.
12. See a show on Broadway.
13. Tour Alcatraz.
14. Tour Pearl Harbor.
15. Tour the historical sites back east.
16. Go to the San Diego Zoo.
17. Visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
18. Lead someone to Christ.
19. Read 100 books of Classic Literature.
20. Earn my Bachelor's degree.
21. Go on a second honeymoon to Maui.
22. Celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square.
23. Teach my children to follow the Lord.
24. Learn how to sew something more than just a button or fixing a hole in a shirt.
25. Plant a garden.
26. Spend a day at a spa.
27. Learn to whistle.
28. Own a Mustang convertible.
29. Learn how to play the piano better, so I can sing and play at the same time.
30. Kiss my husband on top of the Eiffel Tower.
31. Journey to Israel to see where Jesus walked.
32. Attend a NBA Finals game.
33. Attend the Olympics.
34. Visit Disneyland on Christmas Day.
35. Visit all 50 states.
36. Go on vacation in Seattle.
37. Buy a house.
38. Celebrate my 50th anniversary with my husband.
39. Visit the Grand Canyon.
40. Knit a blanket for my children.
That is the start right now. I will add to it as time goes on. I like having goals and things I want to accomplish.
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