And The Winner is...

Tobi
who said: I'm now a follower and I'd love for Santa to bring me new kitchen appliances for Christmas. Exciting, huh?

YAY!! Congrats Tobi and thanks for donating a toy to Jack's Toy Drive!

Thank you all for participating!! Tobi, email me to get your prize code!

Rethinking

getting them toys for Christmas.


Apparently a laundry fight is the funnest.thing.ever.







Don't forget, I'll be announcing the winner of my giveaway tonight!

Noel

Gracie's middle name is Noel and Tate's is Joseph. Can you tell we love Christmas around here? We even considered Emmanuel, but it just didn't roll off the tongue.

ANYWAY.

Grace Noel gets called by her first and middle name often enough to know it and lately just has been hearing it a lot, on the radio. She cracks up and yells in the car, "That boy/girl is singin' 'bout Gracie NOEEEEL, Mama!!" We all cheer and laugh.

When she gets a little older I might burst her bubble that they are singing about Jesus too, but for now it just lights her up.

So in honor of my Noel here is a free printable from Sprik Space! I saw it this morning and though the timing couldn't have been better.

Get yours here!

My first GIVEAWAY!: $45 to CSN Stores

I am ridiculously excited about this! I have always longed to be fancy enough to hold a real giveaway on my little blog.

I mean, I've debated about giving away random artwork from my kids or the endless Pizza Hut coupons I get in the mail, but THIS seems much more appealing.

CSN has over 200 stores and you will get $45 to spend however you like!
Just in time for Christmas (or to sock away for a rainy day).
Need an idea? How about looking through some flat screen TV stands and give your other half the nudge they need to get a bigger TV to watch Glee on! Not that I am hinting to mine or anything...

Ok, the entries:
1. Become a follower of my blog and tell me what you want Santa to bring you for Christmas!
2. For 5 Entries purchase a toy for the Jack Malia Fund Toy Drive and leave me a comment saying what you bought. This drive is for special needs children staying in a hospital at Christmas. A worthy cause!

Thanks for enteringI I will be drawing a winner on Monday, Dec. 6th at 7PM (Pacific)

It's Beginning to...

look a little like Christmas!

Got our tree and began some decorating this weekend! So much fun!











Gracie asked me last night, "What you want for Christmas, Mama? A truck?!" I told her I'd like a pretty sweater instead.
Then she asked if daddy would like a vacuum cleaner, like her.
I said,"Yes he would honey, very much."

Slightly Belated...

Hope you counted your blessings and felt love and gratitude!

Now ON to CHRISTMAS!

Snow Day!

In Pictures...









We only lasted about 45 min outside with friends. It was about 20 degrees in Seattle today! All that was left to do was have chicken noodle soup, hot cocoa and a long short winter's nap.