Christmas is here!!!

This past weekend I went to the Parade of Lights with Gary's family. I was so excited since I missed it last year and I go every year! We had so much fun and it was warmer than usual. So that always makes it nice. The kids seemed to enjoy it but I think I enjoyed it more. I love Christmas and I love going to the Christmas parade. Just brings the season in for me!!!

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So thankful!!

I have been reading everyones blogs and how grateful everyone is latley. I'm glad we have this month to really reflect on the things we are truly grateful for. Though I wish I could be better at year round.

Last night a dear friend of mine from work passed away. He was only 35 and an absolute sweetheart. He is going to be missed dearly by his friends and family. Just a little about him. His name was Mikey and the sweetest guy you could ever meet. He always had a smile on his face. He had a way of making people feel welcome and comfortable in any situation. He never hesitated to give hugs nearly everyday. Being a massage therapist we know the effect that human touch has on all those around us and he knew everyone needs that affection. He was a true example of how to love without judgement and showing charity to all.

So I am thankful!! I am thankful to know that there are the most amazing people out there like this. Just good 'ol fashioned GOOD human beings. People who take care of other people.

I am most grateful for my knowledge that Mikey can be with his family again and that his mom and sister will see him again. I am thankful for a loving Father in Heaven who has made this possible and has had this in His plan along!

Crazy Eight

I was tagged by Kayla about the crazy 8.

8 Favortie TV Shows:
The Hills
The Biggest Loser
Ace of Cakes
LA Ink
Ellen
Bridezilla
My Big Redneck Wedding
Chelsea Lately (OH MY GOSH Kayla... I thought I was the only one that loved her smart ass remarks about everything!!)


8 Favorite Restaurants:
La Loma
Qdoba
Salernos (Chicago)
Chili's
Johnny Carinos
Heaven Dragon
Portillos (Chicago)
Taco Bell (ya I'm not afraid to admit it!)

8 things that happened yesterday:
Worked
laughed
spent time with family
showered
drove
talked on the phone
dealt with a major B... at work
watched tv

8 things I'm looking forward to:
sleeping
being done with work tomorrow
relaxing at some point
MY WEDDING (in the near future)
thanksgiving
christmas
going dancing again
my future

8Things on my Wishlist: (TODAY...)
finding the most perfect apartment ever
a trip to France or Italy
OOO... or ALASKA
A BABY!!!! (ok maybe not today)
Financially Stable for life
win the lotto without playing
laughter forever in my life
I wish I could not be addicted to the internet today so I would just go to bed

8People I Tag:
Emilee
Shauna
Kristen
(I don't know 8 people on here!)

Falling down laughing!!

I am absolutely in love with my niece! (yes I know I am not married yet but they refer to me as auntie so I feel okay calling her my niece.) Her name is Raevyn and she is 6 months old. She is the most adorable. I gave her a nickname of Lil' Mo. All of her hair has not grown in and she has a mohawk right now. It's so cute! Last night her and mommy came over for dinner and we were just all playing on the floor. She started making this face that was just absolutely hilarious. She doesn't cry but she huffs and puffs while making this face and it was just too funny. It was how she was getting attention from everyone if they looked away and every time my moms dog would walk by she would give the dog this face! I was dying. Man... I can't wait to have kids!

I love Halloween!!

On friday night we had our Trunk or Treat at church. My mom did a spectacular job of putting it all together!!! They had a chili and cinnamon roll contest, costume contest, and decorating trunk contest. They also set up games for the kids in all the rooms. There was pumpkin toss, shooting gallery, darts, bobbing for apples, sword fighting (with swim noodles), a duck pond... tons of games and then they would each get tickets to redeem for prizes. The kids love it every year! Then afterward we all go outside for the trunk or treat! I think the church was so smart to start this up. The kids enjoy getting as much candy as possible and at the same time don't have to trance around every neighborhood to do it. Although I love to see the lil' ones coming up to the door all excited to see what kind of candy they can get next!! And the costumes are just so fun to see!!! Then yesterday Gary and I went to Boo at the Zoo with his family. Oh my gosh... so crowded and so fun to see all the kids just so excited to go to the zoo to get candy. I am so doing this every year!!!

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