Christmas Edition!
My family has been immensely enjoying our time at home: eating excellent food, sleeping in late, and mainly wallowing in our new stuff. In fact, we are all basically overwhelmed by the great gifts we all received this year. We are truly well-loved.
Thus, I decided to do a "favorite things" post of my gifts. I may do a children's version next, although the kids got so much stuff it would be difficult to narrow down our favorites! So, as for me, here are some of the gifts that made me go "squee" when I opened them up! (Or when I ordered them for myself online! Ha!)
1. Technically, this PlayDoh! cake maker set was Ava's present, but I've been enjoying it too! I adore watching Amazing Wedding Cakes on TV, and this gives me a chance to pretend I'm a cake goddess. Of course, were I ever to translate this practice to reality, I would likely create beautiful cakes that tasted horrible. But still fun!
2. Erik's parents got me a Kindle, and I love it! It's handy to keep around, easy to read, and just plain fun to use. My first purchase was the new Cleopatra biography, another favorite of mine.
3. I could never justify purchasing Uggs before, but with my thirtieth birthday and my penchant for swelled feet, I thought, "Why not?" Love them!
4. A fellow teacher at school got me hooked on Sara Gruen novels, and Water for Elephants is by far my favorite! I can't wait for the movie version, starring two of my favorite actors, in April.
5. My brother has been bitten by the True Blood craze, and now I'm hooked too! After watching cartoons all day, it's nice to delve into this world at night after the kiddos go to bed.
6. My Willow Tree collection continues to grow, and it's become one of my favorite! This one, which was sadly cut off in my mosaic, represents the three generations of women in my life. I always jokingly say that my family is more of a matriarch than anything, and this certainly supports that! Thanks, Mom ;)
I wish I could share all my gifts (and I'm so thankful for all of them), but here is a snapshot of what's been keeping me busy over Christmas break at least. I hope everyone received happiness in some form this holiday season, and can embrace the spirit of giving as we approach the new year.
Thus, I decided to do a "favorite things" post of my gifts. I may do a children's version next, although the kids got so much stuff it would be difficult to narrow down our favorites! So, as for me, here are some of the gifts that made me go "squee" when I opened them up! (Or when I ordered them for myself online! Ha!)
1. Technically, this PlayDoh! cake maker set was Ava's present, but I've been enjoying it too! I adore watching Amazing Wedding Cakes on TV, and this gives me a chance to pretend I'm a cake goddess. Of course, were I ever to translate this practice to reality, I would likely create beautiful cakes that tasted horrible. But still fun!
2. Erik's parents got me a Kindle, and I love it! It's handy to keep around, easy to read, and just plain fun to use. My first purchase was the new Cleopatra biography, another favorite of mine.
3. I could never justify purchasing Uggs before, but with my thirtieth birthday and my penchant for swelled feet, I thought, "Why not?" Love them!
4. A fellow teacher at school got me hooked on Sara Gruen novels, and Water for Elephants is by far my favorite! I can't wait for the movie version, starring two of my favorite actors, in April.
5. My brother has been bitten by the True Blood craze, and now I'm hooked too! After watching cartoons all day, it's nice to delve into this world at night after the kiddos go to bed.
6. My Willow Tree collection continues to grow, and it's become one of my favorite! This one, which was sadly cut off in my mosaic, represents the three generations of women in my life. I always jokingly say that my family is more of a matriarch than anything, and this certainly supports that! Thanks, Mom ;)
I wish I could share all my gifts (and I'm so thankful for all of them), but here is a snapshot of what's been keeping me busy over Christmas break at least. I hope everyone received happiness in some form this holiday season, and can embrace the spirit of giving as we approach the new year.
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