A Few Random Things

I can't believe tomorrow is already New Year's Eve! This year has truly flown by, we only have a few days left in Vegas but to be honest I miss my house haha. We love our families so much but it will be nice to get home and get back into a routine. 

Yesterday, I went shopping with my sister, niece and mother in law to find a dress for our ball at the end of the January. I tried on a few (even some that I shared with you) but I fell in love with one that I was unsure of when seeing it on the hanger:

Can't wait to wear it!!!

I am looking forward to tonight because my sister and I are finally going to see this:

We love anything and everything related to Disney. I have heard amazing things about this movie.

On Saturday we got to take these two cuties to the Children's Discovery Museum. It was 3 stories of amazingness haha. I'm not sure who had more fun them or us. 

I hope you all had an amazing weekend and have a great day!

Dress Shopping

Since we found out that our battalion is having a formal at the end of next month I have been on the hunt for the perfect dress. I haven't found anything that I'm in love with but my sister, niece, mother in law and I will be going shopping this weekend for me to find one in Vegas. These are some that I found online that I like:

I want something relatively simple, hopefully I can try these dresses on at Dillard's. I am too picky for my own good sometimes. 

We also decided that we will be taking 2 vacations next..one to Hawaii in June and then Florida in September for my brother's retirement ceremony from the Air Force. We are really excited!!!

Happy Friday and I hope you all have a great weekend!

Family Time

Christmas was a wonderful day spent with family! We started out at my sisters house to see the kids open all their gifts. They had fun and loved all their goodies from Santa. We even got a chance to go down and see the tree we had planted in honor of my Mom.

Right after lunch we headed over to my in-laws house for more family time. I even got to spend an hour or so snuggling our newest niece.

It was a wonderful day! 

Also, if you could all say a quick prayer for my brother. He went into the hospital yesterday and any good thoughts would be appreciated!

Christmas Spirit

Normally when we go home for Christmas it tends to be chaos. It is hard to give equal time to both sides of the family but this year it has been surprisingly easy. We always put more pressure on ourselves we don't want anyone to feel left out.

As I sat back yesterday reflecting on this year I realized just how amazingly lucky we are to have two families that love us so much. We may fight and have tough times throughout the year but the bottom line is we all love each other. Through blood and marriage I have an amazing family! We are also blessed with friends that have become family and they are so precious to us as well.

To all the amazing ladies I have met through blogging, thank you for an amazing year!

One huge piece that is missing is of course my Mom. We are planning to go down to her tree today and take some flowers. She was always the foundation of our holidays and we miss her so much. We know she is looking down on all of us and smiling. 

I may not get a chance to post tomorrow but I wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! However you are celebrating I hope it's an amazing time with those you love.

Vacation So Far..

I figured I would stop in and share a quick update from our trip so far. I will use pictures instead of a lot of words. :)

We got to meet our new niece, Holly, finally! :)

Santa came to visit!

The girls with Santa

The boys with Santa

The gorgeous wreath my sister made us. :)

My inlaws came over to my sisters house to deliver Christmas gifts to the kids. :)

Bowling! We go bowling with my sister and her family every time we are in town.

Kylie and her gingerbread house that we helped her with.

We have had a wonderful visit so far and we know it will just keep getting better!

:) Happy Monday!

Christmas Tag

I was tagged by the awesome Kelsey at Pardon My French and Alex at Munchkins and the Military to answers some fun Christmas questions. Thanks ladies!!

Questions:

1.What do you love the most about Christmas time?

There are so many things I love about Christmas time. I love the time with family, decorations, baking, Christmas movies and let's be honest I love everything about Christmas time.

2. Do you celebrate the holiday in style or is Bah-Humbug for you?

Oh we celebrate in style! We go all out with decorating, we always try to attend any Christmas events going on where we live and we definitely enjoy it. 

3. Are you leaving anything out for Santa Claus this year so he remembers to leave your presents?

We most likely will, we will be staying at my sisters on Christmas Eve so we will make cookies with the kids to leave out. :)

4. What is the one gift you are most looking forward to GIVING? {It can be to your kids, another family member, etc – remember to be discreet if they read your blog!}

I'm excited to give the ornaments I made for everyone. I really hope they like them.

5. What is your all-time favorite Christmas movie?

I have so many. The Nightmare Before Christmas, A Christmas Story, Claymation Christmas, but my all-time favorite is National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. Definitely a classic!

6. What is your all-time favorite Christmas song?

"I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas", it drives my sister crazy so of course it makes me love it even more haha.

7. If given the opportunity would you participate in an “Ugly Sweater” party and what sweater would you wear?  Peruse one on the internet or even in your own closet and show us!

YES!!!! I found this sweater and it's pretty much amazing!

8. Have you started any Christmas traditions this year that you plan on carrying forward?

We didn't start any new traditions this year but we always get Christmas pajama pants. It is one of my favorite parts of Christmas.

9. It’s Christmas morning … what does it look like outside where you live?

Since we will be in Vegas for Christmas it will most likely be sunny and not too cold.

10. You just found yourself standing under the mistletoe … who comes up to give you a kiss first?

Either my niece or nephew, they are silly kids! :) I wouldn't say no either.

I'm supposed to tag 10 people but I would rather just leave this open to anyone who wants to participate. 

We are heading to Vegas today, we are excited to see our families but 11.5 hours in the car is not fun no matter how you slice it haha. 

I hope you all have an awesome day!

A Few Christmas Thoughts

A few weeks ago I bought me and Kyle these pretty amazing shirts from Target...haha I mean how could you pass on them?!

Then I ordered the moose mugs from Amazon...yes we have already used them.

Last night we put on our Christmas Vacation shirts and snapped a few pictures in front of our Christmas tree...we have one with Emma and Fishy from every Christmas we have been together.

I swear my husband is amazing for putting up with all of my silly ideas. 

Last night as I was driving I saw this pretty amazing house...I'm pretty sure their power meter is going crazy haha.

I also finished wrapping Christmas presents!! All of these will be making their way to Vegas with us on Thursday.

From here on out my posts will be scheduled...if I don't get back on here before Christmas next week I hope you all have an amazing Christmas and a wonderful New Year.