December, Christmas Photos & A New Haircut...

Happy December Everyone! I haven't blogged as much as I would have liked this year, but I at least am able to give you guys a great December entry full of Christmas photos of my family! (YAY!)

First I want to say that my Thanksgiving went alright. Esther (My Mother in Law) and Chris had to work at Michaels that night, so they didn't get home until about 8:30pm. We shared the dinner with Nicole, Bryan, William, and Bryan's Mom :)

Nicole and William also came down this past weekend to get their tree and decorations. We've already put up our Christmas tree (but Esther still has to put decorations on hers. Might be finished by Christmas ;) )

We bought our annual Christmas ornaments that have our names on them, and we bought some other ornaments (which I actually have to put up.)

And now on to photos! :)

We had our Christmas photos this year taken by Christina, with Christina Alcorn Photography (which you can click on the name, and it will lead you to her Photography Website). She is a wonderful friend & an amazing photographer! Enjoy! :)

Chris, Me and Little Man

Little Man Loved The Christmas Ornaments

Little Man & Myself

Probably one of my favorite Christmas Photos This year! He loved the fake Snow!

Family

I love how his eyes "POP" in this picture

This photo of Chris and Little Man speaks a thousand words. 

My second favorite photo! 

He's Captured Us! <3

Too Much Cuteness for one Photo!

Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!

They came out so great this year! Every year getting Christmas photos done, is like my Christmas present. I start planning out Christmas photos in January,and finalize them in November. I hope those that are receiving Christmas Cards from me this year enjoy them! :)

My other Christmas present happened today! :)

I couldn't donate my hair because it was too layered, but I did get about 8 inches or more chopped off, and I had a slight high light done :) I love it, and it has taken a great weight off of me. My hair is very thick & gives me headaches when it gets too long. So I will enjoy this until it grows back out again and needs to be cut.

Merry Christmas!


-Melissa

25 Days of Christmas, 19 Days till Christmas, Snowman Door & A Christmas Card + How the Grinch Stole Christmas Quote to end the year....

19 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS

Hello Everyone! I have finally caught up with my Thankfulness Posts, and Now I'm Excited about the 25 days of Christmas! :) (I have missed a few days and I do apologize) Each day (and there may be some skipped in between, depending on what I do) I will post about a craft/project, or something Christmas-y that little man, Chris and I have done :) It may give some ideas on what to do for Christmas, or gift ideas... or just so we can have FUN posts for December. 

I want to start off by saying that Christmas and Winter are my favorite time of year. South Carolina isn't feeling very Christmas-y at this point in time though-- and tomorrow it is supposed to be 80 degrees :( I can only hope for snow. Next is that this year will be special. A remembrance Holiday. My mothers favorite Holiday and time of year as well, last year we went out of our way to make sure her Christmas was the best & all of the family was down. We even hosted a Christmas party & invited all of their friends and neighbors and our family to eat and be merry. I know in my heart that my mother knew that she would not survive another Christmas. She felt it in her bones. So this Christmas... Is in remembrance of her spirit. 

Also to note, I will be putting my Christmas List in here for all to read & some may think that my Christmas List is a tad bit "strange" this year. --- More on that later.

As you can see: I have also updated my blog!!! :) 

Also 1 week before the new year I will be posting 5-10 things I want to REALLY accomplish in this New Year. Unlike a traditional "New Years Resolution", these will be things that will be documented, and shared, and really, truly goals that I am putting my mind to. :) So here we are: DECEMBER!

Our Snowman door :) I got this idea from PINTEREST (If you click this link, it will send you directly to the idea)

One of the Christmas cards I made this year! All of them are different! :) I can't wait until I send these out in 2 days! 

HOW TO MAKE: I used two different types of paper. 1 piece of green cardstock. 1 piece of red peppermint candy paper. (I'm sorry but I do not know the measurements :( but you can easily cut these out. I used glitter glue to outline the green from the red to make it a little more "sparkly". 

The rest was Recollections stickers. The candy canes & Christmas Tree :)

Okay everyone! I will be back tomorrow to show you guys some pretty Christmas Scrapbooking Layouts you can make with past Holiday Card Extras!!! :)

Oh... and to not forget...

Here's a new quote for the month of December! :)

-Mel

Catching up on 30 days of thankfulness: Days 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28...

Day 24

I am thankful for my bread machine! My mother left me many wonderful recipes to cook in it! :)

Day 25

I am thankful for a nice comfy bed to lay on! So I can watch movies & eat icecream :)

Day 26

I am Thankful for my sisters! Although they're 20 years older than me, I still love them dearly, and appreciate them.

Day 27

Thankful for a comfy couch to sit on! While I wait on my pumpkin pies, bread & rolls to finish baking!

Day 28

FINAL DAY!!!!! I am THANKFUL to be THANKFUL! <3 Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! 

Stay Tuned for a December Entry filled with CRAFTS, FAMILY, & CHRISTMAS!

-Mel