InstaChristmas

We are still at my parents. 

We are relaxed. We are happy. 

I cannot wait to share more from these special holiday weeks... 

but for now, I am too busy sitting in my pajamas :)

A few tiny square pictures of our holiday. 

Wedded Bliss Wednesdays

A little late... but better late than never right?!  1. Write your posts 2. Grab the button 3. Follow your hosts (Allie and I) 4. Visit other participants! <a border="0" href="http://www.lifeafterblog.com/" target="_blank"><img src=" http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s380/lifeafterblog/WBW.jpg "/></a> What is a holiday tradition that you and your husband do or plan to do each year? If you don't have any, what is an idea you could try out this year?! John and I don't have any "original" Christmas traditions. On the actually holiday we are with family, so our family traditions are blending with the traditions we both had growing up. I know that each year we will go to his parents to help them cut down their Christmas tree (we at least attempted to help this year but got rained out...) and that we will spend Christmas Eve partying at my parents. 

Christmas 2011

Something that we have done each year (not on a specific date) is watch Love Actually. We have yet to do it this year, but one night we will look at each other and say "Love Actually".  As we have more children and they get older, I hope they look forward to cutting down our family Christmas tree, decorating the tree, and making cookies as a family.  Next week's question: What are you hoping to get for Christmas from your husband this year? (If your husband reads your blog this can be one GIANT "hint hint")

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas...

Not gonna lie, I haven't been feeling the Christmas spirit a whole lot this year. 

Blame it on school.

Blame it on the unseasonably warm Michigan weather, or the lack of snow. 

Blame it on how crazy busy our family has been as of late. 

I don't know what it is, but it has just NOT been hitting me. 

Last weekend, I had had enough!

I begged John to accompany Jack and I to the craft store/Home Depot. 

We loaded our shopping cart with garlands & wreaths. 

We purchased our SECOND fake Christmas tree. 

We lugged boxes labelled "Christmas" and "Fragile" up from the basement. 

Within an hour we had transformed our home into a warm and inviting Christmas wonderland. 

We reminisced over our Christmas tree from the year before (a HOT MESS)

I gushed over the lovely ornaments that were given to us as wedding gifts. 

We said "no" 1 million times when Jack's curious fingers tried to grab at fragile bulbs!

Our condo has never felt more "homey".

And while I cannot say I am in full-on "Christmas Mode" just yet...

Coming home long past the sun has gone down, 

and walking up to my festive front door with the Christmas tree glowing in the front window, 

I am ready for this season of giving and loving and sharing. 

My Christmas List

This year  I am in desperate need for a closet revamp.  I need clothes that are fun and young but still work and "mom" appropriate. Enter LOFT.  Love this store. As in, I want EVERYTHING there.  Here are a few MUSTS from LOFT that I am hoping Santa brings me on December 25...

Jeweled Neck Cardigan in Crystal Green, Micro Ditsy Print Henley Two Pocket Blouse in Lush Teal, and Zoey Velvet Skinny Pants in Tango Red. 

I tried this on all together in the store and was IN LOVE. It was a great outfit together with three pieces that I can wear separately as well! 

Lace Yoke Tee,Striped Button Cuff Drapey Turtleneck, and Thin Striped 3/4 Sleeve Sweater

In love with it all! 

It's also that time of year... when I need a new planner! 

I have LOVED my Erin Condren Life Planner and really hope to get another one for Christmas. 

They are a bit pricey, but mine was so helpful in organizing my crazy school and work schedule!!

Another honorable mention is a pair of Hunter Boots and Boot Socks. 
The amount of snow treading I will be doing on campus this winter make these a MUST!

Can't wait to see what everyone else has on their lists :)