December!

It is December! Hooray for finally being the Christmas month! We got our tree up today, which I am very excited about. The only thing left to do is gifts, which I am really behind on. I have a few ideas though…

Last night Jordan and I went to the hockey game. Although the Flames let us down, we had a great time, and I even had a Flames shirt to wear this time! I was excited because I always want to be a supportive fan but I never have anything red I could even get away with. I bought a Flames shirt yesterday, so I was happy.

After the game we played Atmosfear with Lauren. I always forget how fun that game is. Plus, it is great for us because no one feels hurt or upset when it is over. That always happens when we play Monopoly. Probably the reason it got banned at my house! It was fun for sure!

Counting down the days until school is done… 15! Just a little over two weeks!

PS- My laptop is home now! The IT guy warned me that I am going to have total hard drive failure soon though, probably before the new year. L I hope it lasts longer than that.

Happy December everyone! I will end with a CHRISTMAS survey!

1. Egg nog or hot chocolate?

Hot chocolate. The peppermint hot chocolate (pepHC) is definitely my favorite holiday beverage.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?

Wraps them of course! Well he doesn’t, but his elves do!

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white?

White is so boring. I like the multi colored LED lights.

4. Do you hang mistletoe?

No. We never have.

5. When do you put your decorations up?

First weekend in December usually.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)?

My mom’s mashed potatoes. They are soooo delicious.

7. Favorite holiday memory as a child?

Byron and I sneaking out to look at the tree from a distance and then running back to bed without being caught.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?

I think I just wised up to the fact that Santa and my mom have very similar handwriting.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve?

Yes, we exchange with my aunt and uncle.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas tree?

With Keepsake ornaments (mom, dad, etc.)

11. Snow: love it or hate it?

Love looking at it and playing in it, but I hate driving in it.

12. Can you ice skate?

Yes, if I hadn’t lost my skates!

13. Do you remember your favorite gift?

There is a new favorite every year. I remember a Barbie horse trailer and a hamster being very exciting gifts though.

14. What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?

I love everything!

15. What is your favorite holiday dessert?

My mom’s shortbread that melts in your mouth.

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?

When we went to my grandparent’s for breakfast on Christmas morning and going to church on Christmas Eve.

17. What tops your tree?

It used to always be a star. Now our tree is too tall to have anything.

18. Which do you prefer, giving or receiving?

Giving. Receiving is fun too though!

19. What is your favorite Christmas song?

I like Feed the World, but I am happy listening to almost any of them.

20. Candy canes:

Not a big fan.

21. Favorite Christmas movie?

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

22. What do you leave for Santa?

We used to leave milk and cookies, but now nothing.