Christmas of Dreams Blog Party Day 12

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with lots of food, friends, and familiy. Mine was great and I get to do it all over again tomarrow with JBody's family.

Well today is the last day of the blog party. I can't believe that I stuck with it every day. I posted all 12 days. WOW!! I did it.

For todays question we are to finish the following phrase...

I Am Thankful This Year Because

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I am thankful this year because I have been blessed so much. I have a happy and healthy family. Yes we did get sick at various times of the year and during those times I didn't know how we were to get through them, however, it wasn't the end of the world and we all made it out quickly and in one peace. My children didn't have to go to the hospital. We had no broken bones, or hearts. I have known some of you who have had health trials this year with children and loved ones. My heart goes out to you and I admire you for your strength and courage.

I am thankful this year because my family has a warm and comfortable home to live in. This year we moved into our first home. No more apartments or living with family. And just this passed month we were able to buy it. It really feels like home here and I can't wait to raise our children in this great community.

I am thankful for a wonderful, supportive husband who works hard for his family and loves us. JBody was able to purchase a well known chiropractic clinic here in town. I thank the previous owners who have blessed us beyond what I think they know they have.

I am thankful for my three beautiful children. Yes there are times when I get frustrated and I really wonder what I was thinking when I thought motherhood was going to be bliss. My children teach me so much. One being patience and two being unconditional love. They really teach me also that I have a father in heaven who loves me as much and more than I love my own children.

I am thankful for dear friends. Friends who are where I am at right now in life being a young mother. Friends who care enough to take time out of their lives to go on girls nights when I really need them. You know who you are and I thank you.

There are so many other things that I am thankful for but it is late and I should get my hubby to bed. He is asleep on the recliner and although he looks comfortable, I know that he would be much more comfortable in bed, which I am really thankful for. My bed has felt extremely comfortable the passed couple of mornings.

I hope that the start of the holidays is all you have wished for. Happy Thanksgiving!!! Now onto more wonderful, magical times ahead of us. Farewell blog party it has been fun.

Christmas of Dreams Blog Party Day 11

MMM Thanksgiving is tomarrow. Who isn't excited? I know that I am. Todays question is a hard one because I love Thanksgiving and I love it because of all the food. So here is day 11 question.

If you could only pick one food to eat on Thanksgiving, what would it be? Do you have a home-cooked meal or eat out? Does your family dress up?

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Oh boy this is a hard one. Well turkey is a must. So I am going to assume that that is a given that has to be included in the list. I would have to say that I love yams/sweet potatoe bake (talked about early during the blog party) MMM. But I don't have to worry about it, because I don't HAVE to choose just one.

Our meal is a home cooked one. My dad actually does most of the cooking. This is the first year that we were actually asked to bring something. So we are bringing the pumpkin pie (bought from costco) a fruit dip (marshmellow cream mixed with 8oz of strawberry cream cheese) and homemade rolls.

We do come somewhat dressed up. Casual but still dressed nicely. I hate to put the kids in anything to fancy because I know they would just make a mess.

Hope everyone enjoys all the yummy foods tomarrow. I know I will.

Christmas of Dreams Blog Party Day 10

Well the blog party over at momdot is coming to an end. We still have a couple questions left to answer.

Day 10

Do You Decorate for the Holiday?

Do You Have a Themed Tree?

Do You Think There is Such a Thing as Over Decorating?

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Of course I decorate for the holidays. Actually to tell you the truth I have beeen itching to start for the passed month. I love decorating for Christmas and can't wait till I can this weekend. I love lights, music, garland, the whole shabang.

I don't have a themed tree. Never have and probably never will. I love a tree that is full of ornaments that mean something. Our tree has slowly gotten fuller as the years have progressed. The first year we were married we couldn't afford much so we gingerbread boys and girls out of cinnamon and glue. The kids get a new ornament each year as well. This year we made ornament balls with handprint snowmen. I don't remember who it was, but someone shared this tradition on their day 2 post. If it was you leave me a comment so I can give you credit. They turned out so cute and I can't wait to give them to my parents and inlaws as well as put them on our tree.

As for over decorating...Maybe. However, I love a cram packed Christmas tree. You can get a little over excessive on the lights and I will admit that I have done this. One year our tree was a fire hazard 1800 lights on a 6.5 foot tree. Yeah I know way to many. This is why I bought a prelit tree this year. I had putting the lights on the tree. I don't have pictures to share, but promise to post pictures when we decorate the tree this weekend.

Happy Decorating!

Christmas of Dreams Blog Party Day 9

Day 9 of Christmas of Dreams Blog Party is here. For those of you just arriving hello and welcome. Remember that you can participate in the fun at any time. Come and join us over at Momdot. Let me explain again what the party is all about. Each day (except for weekends) you answer a Holiday Question. Then you get to go to other participating blogs and comment on their answers. Others will visit you and we all become friends. Hopefully in the process you can meet a new friend and even win some great prizes. Click on the Day 9 button to join in. So onto Day 9 question.

I know I am a little late on day 9, but hey It is only 11 so I still have 1 hour to spot don't I.

Day 9

What is the Most Unusual Gift You have Received?

What is Your Favorite Gift You Received?

Is is okay to Regift?

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The most unusual gift I have received. Wow this is a hard one. Well this one wasn't given straight to me it was more for JBody. The first year that JBody and I were married, my little brother who at the time was about 14 or 15 gave him a thing off goo stuff that dripped like an hour glass. I don't even know how to describe the thing. The funny thing is somehow it got to JBody's moms house and now all the grandkids love the thing. Lil' E always plays with it when we go over there.

As for my favorite gift, I have been given alot. I would have to say that it was my pearl ring given to me by JBody when I was pregnant with Lil E. I call it my pregnancy ring. The sad thing is just about 2 weeks ago the pearl fell off. I need to take it to the jewelers to see if they can fix it.

Yes it is just fine to regift in my opinion. However, it is really tacky if you regift something used. It must be something unused. There are alot of things that I have been given that I know someone would like better than me. I have done this alot with baby shower gifts.

Christmas of Dreams Blog Party Day 8

Day 8 of Christmas of Dreams Blog Party is here. For those of you just arriving hello and welcome. Remember that you can participate in the fun at any time. Come and join us over at Momdot. Let me explain again what the party is all about. Each day (except for weekends) you answer a Holiday Question. Then you get to go to other participating blogs and comment on their answers. Others will visit you and we all become friends. Hopefully in the process you can meet a new friend and even win some great prizes. Click on the Day 8 button to join in. So onto Day 8 question.

Day 8

Do you shop on Black Friday? What time do you start? Do you finish all your shopping on that day? What’s the best deal you have found? What’s your shopping strategy?

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Thanks to my friend Alice I do do Black Friday shopping. I don't really know why I do go, because I do have to admit that I really haven't found the ultimate deal like some others have. Maybe it is because we don't have much to choose from here...Walmart and JCPenny. If I wanted to get up even earlier I could drive an hour away to hit the mall and bigger department stores, but I am not that die hard. I just enjoy a good deal so I will get up just in time to make it. It isn't that huge of a deal here. So you don't have hundreds and hundreds of people waiting in line. Where I live it is a retirement community, so it isn't like you have a bunch of 70-80 year olds fighting their way to a great deal. I don't have a strategy. I kind of go in hopes to stumble across something good. Maybe that is why I haven't come across the ulimate deal yet.

Christmas of Dreams Blog Party Day 7

Day 7 of Christmas of Dreams Blog Party is here. For those of you just arriving hello and welcome. Remember that you can participate in the fun at any time. Come and join us over at Momdot. Let me explain again what the party is all about. Each day (except for weekends) you answer a Holiday Question. Then you get to go to other participating blogs and comment on their answers. Others will visit you and we all become friends. Hopefully in the process you can meet a new friend and even win some great prizes. Click on the Day 7 button to join in. So onto Day 7 question.

Day 7

Who is on Your Naughty and Nice Lists? and Why?

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Both my lists consist of these THREE: Lil' E, Razy, and Doble. I will have to say that their names have appeared on both lists frequently throughout the year, but will most likely end up on the nice list by the time Christmas rolls around. No matter how obnoxious or how whiny they have been throughout the day I almost always forget about it after I have had a good nights sleep and begin the next day. Table climbing, whining, messing up, fighting, and yes even the occasional biting, is always forgotten after one of their heart warming "I love you mommy", or melting smiles.

Others who have made their name on my lists would have to be my dear friend April. I am so glad that the two of us have met and become such great friends. It is so fun to have a friend who has young kids that my kids love. April if you read this I thank you for having such a sweet and caring persona that truly lets me know that you care for me, my children, my family and are willing to help out whenever. I love our "girls nights" that we can get away without the kids and shop at Joanns or get an icecream. BTW we need to go SOON. So because of the great friend and person you are you are DEFINATELY on my nice list.

JBODY: it is only obviously that he two would be on the nice list. I don't think I could have asked for a better husband. I really am lucky to have such a great man that loves me and his children and who is willing to take the roll of Daddy as well as Father. I love you!

As for the Naughty list. Other than the occasional apperances of the three children mentioned above SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS has made his mark on the list. Why the heck my children like the sponge is a mystery to me. When he is on I try to switch it fast, I just can't stand him. And last but not least....THE INTERNET. I love you, but you take up way to much of my time. Therefore you are on the naughty list and I will come up with your punishment as soon as I can think of something that won't be punishing me as well.