Holiday Blog Challenge, Day 1 & 2

I decided I want to join in on the Fabulous Holiday Blog Challenge hosted by Neely and Amber before it gets too late! So, today I'll catch up and do day 1 & 2 together!

Day 1: Favorite Gift Ever Received

This is a tough one...I remember really great presents from back in the day, but it gets fuzzy whether they were for Christmas or my birthday! They're in the same month, so sometimes I get confused. Most of my awesome presents were dolls - once an American Girl doll, once the American Girl Bitty Baby and once a Lee Middleton doll that I named Joey (don't ask why)...I remember being ecstatic over all of those! My American Girl was Felicity and I got the brown haired Bitty Baby and I named her Karen (again...don't ask me where the names came from!) - I still have all of them!

This isn't exactly what outfit he came in but close enough!

Day 2: Favorite Holiday Tradition, New or Old

I have a couple!

The first would be cutting down the tree! We always get a real tree. I look forward to going out to the tree farm and finding the perfect tree for our living room. Then we cut it down, tie it up and take it home!

Putting the star on top. We have always used (until last year when I think it broke) a gold star to top the tree and when we were little we kept track of who put it up and each year we would take turns, so I got to put it on every third year! Nowadays, it's whoever can reach the top...usually little brother!

Christmas Cap'n Crunch!! This might be the biggest tradition. We always get a box of the Christmas Cap'n Crunch under the tree and that's what we have for breakfast! Without fail, my mom somehow finds a box!

I love watching Pee Wee's Playhouse Christmas Special. I'm sorry if this sounds creepy, because yes Pee Wee is kind of creepy, but when we were younger we LOVED this movie. Still, as "adults" we get on the couch and watch it at least once every year! It's one of those childhood things that will never die...

Those are my favorite Holiday traditions! Tomorrow is Holiday decor!
xoxo,

What a Whirlwind Week!

First of all, I am so thankful for all of the comments and followers I have since I left for break! I can't believe I'm almost to 100 followers! WOW! I feel so out of the loop though because I wasn't able to read blogs these past couple of days! I had no internet access, and unfortunately I'm not cool enough yet for an iPad or iPhone ;)

My trip to PA was amazing! Unfortunately I didn't take many pictures...and by that, I mean I took some of the kittens but none of people! I'm sad I didn't get any of Steven and I or of his family, but I'm sure there will be plenty over winter break!

We did lots of relaxing, lots of eating and lots of movie watching! We also played Disney Trivial Pursuit...so much fun! Steven and I went to see Breaking Dawn. Have y'all seen it? I'm not a huge Twilight fan - I like the movies, but I don't freak out and cry and scream when anyone mentions it - but I did like this movie! Although I own the book, I didn't read it (oops) but still could follow everything. I could feel what was going to happen at the very end but it still startled me! Ha!

And, of course...the best news is that Virginia Tech beat UVA for the 8th year in a row and we're headed to the ACC Championship on Saturday!! H-O-K-I-E-S HOKIES!


Now, here are some *attention* things I must share!

Blog Award

Carolina on My Mind gave me the Liebster Blog Award! Thank you SO MUCH! It made my day to see this! Addison has such a cute blog and I always look forward to reading her posts! I wanna pass the award right back to her!

Since I recently gave this award to 5 followers, I'll just pick 2 today with less than 200 followers.

1. Peaches & Pearls
2. Coffee at Nordstrom

I love those blogs - y'all go check them out!

Giveaways

College Prep is having two giveaways that you won't want to miss!

• The first is from Knotty Monkey's college collection! Cutest earrings on the planet!
• The second is a cut-out monogrammed necklace from Marley Lilly! Adorable!

Coffee at Nordstrom (my blog award winner!) is giving away a Vera Bradley All Wrapped Up! By now you should know I lovvvve Vera, so I am super excited about this one!


Whew! Now the countdowns begin! Two and a half weeks to go and then it's goodbye fall semester!
Later I'll share my DIY projects, shopping lists, wishlists and birthday plans!

Happy Monday!
xoxo,

Sunday Verse

xoxo,

A Christmas Favorite

It's officially Christmas season! No, I did not go Black Friday shopping...I like sleeping in! Like I said earlier this week, I have before (it's not like I'm against it), but not this year. If any of you did - I would love to hear what deals you got!

It's now okay with me for everyone to go Christmas crazy! Lights, trees, decorations, music, apparel...bring it on. I already went semi-Christmas crazy on Pinterest. Whoops.

To get us all in the Christmas spirit, here is my favorite Christmas jam...

Anyone else like to rock out to Mariah? Anytime this song comes on, I stop everything and sing/dance. Not afraid to admit it!


Hope everyone had a great turkey day! Love y'all!
xoxo,

Stretchy Pants

Happy Thanksgiving!

No matter where you are, who you're with or how you're celebrating, I hope you are all having a wonderful, restful, blessed day!

Please say an extra prayer for those who are starting new traditions, our military men and women unable to be with their families, and especially those who are without food, friends or family.

xoxo,