Friday Fun

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Greetings!

I hope your holiday season has been joyful!

I'm sorry I haven't blogged in almost 2 weeks. Work has been draining and I don't have the will to sit in front of the computer when I'm home.

I will get back to blogging soon!  Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Monday gratitudes!

*A fun weekend with my three favorite people
*Hugs & kisses
*Amazing theatre productions
*A week of holiday excitement ahead
*A place of employment that gives holiday bonuses
*Starting a new program at our local library
*Emails from "lost" friends
*Christmas cards
*Watching DD enjoy White Christmas for the first time
*My blog readers & comments
*The strength DH & I have found to encourage our kids to continue on with their days even in the wake of senseless events

Wishing you all a week with many things to be grateful for!

My heart aches!

Praying for those affected directly by the horrific school shooting in Connecticut!  Our thoughts are with you all!

Our district sent out a message tonight reminding parents to monitor their children's news viewing and that they would hve counselors on hand next week.  Our daughter (who's 8) overheard it and told us they had just practices their drill for this a couple of weeks ago.  I am sure there are questions coming and I pray we handle them well.

God bless all those children, teachers, faculty and their families!

Friday Fun

My favorite Christmas movie. The official trailer...enjoy!
Now go watch the movie!

Is it Friday yet?

It has been a long, slow, stressful, complain filled (mostly from me) week.  Is it over? Is it over?  I think working 12 days in a row, really does take its toll.  Sigh!

We did go see Christmas lights the other night and despite the fact that I came home in a crummy mood, it made me happy.  AND - it was an enjoyable evening with my husband and kids.

This weekend, DD & I are off to the theat-ahh (said in my snooty voice...) to see "Cinderella". She is super excited! And I enjoy your girls outings - here's hoping the Chicago precipitation will hold off.  I'm hoping to finish our Christmas shopping too.

What are your weekend plans?

Monday gratitudes

Good morning!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Mine was filled with work at the library, but I guess that's ok.

This last week, I have been grateful for:
*My family and their silliness (it's a stress reliever)
*My jobs
*An evening with DH & DD that was a lot of fun
*A compliment from a client at work

I hope you all have much to be grateful for.
Have a great week!

Book review - The Autobiography of Santa

The Autobiography of Santa Claus by Jeff Guinn

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Fun Chrstmas-y read.  A lot of background on Santa's history written in a fun way. I was leery about this at first but was entertained and read it quickly.

To all who celebrate...

Friday Fun - Movies

DH and I are looking forward to this movie coming out (Dec 25)

DH &I have seen a couple of Cirque shows (and they're AMAZING!) and hope this movie does them justice....

What movies are you looking forward to seeing?

Have a great weekend!

Happy December!

I hope this post finds you all well!

I'm sorry I've been bad about posting the past couple of weeks. I can't promise I will be posting a lot this month. It's a busy month, anyway.  Work is CRAZY busy and I come home exhausted.  Please know that I appreciate you all stopping by and commenting!

We have our cards out, house decorated and almost all our shopping done, which is a relief! We might actually be a little "ahead" this year...

In college sporting news...our Huskies are headed for the Orange Bowl!!!!! Our household (and most of town) is ecstatic. Poo poo to the critics!  I hope they at least make a game of it and if they win - all the better! Hubby and the kids are off to the pep rally tonight.    GOOOOOOOOOO HUSKIES!!!!!

How are your holiday preparations coming? I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season!