What does 1 and 1 Give You?

Well of course, 11 wonderful months of marriage! =)

Today marks our 11 monthiversary! Oh my gosh! I cannot believe that in just 30 short days we will have been married a year already. It's kinda sad to think that the time is flying by so fast. But I'm so grateful to be married and enjoying our life together. God is so good!

Holiday Frenzy Update #2

Luckily I have had continued success making good progress with getting everything ready for the holidays. We now have Christmas decor up!!! Over the past weekend, we've put up our Christmas tree and mantle decor. Here's a look at how it all turned out...

Christmas tree before..
Christmas tree after!
Mantle Decor!
Mantle Decor Close Up!

Kitchen Table Decor!

I'm really pleased with how well the tree and mantle turned out. I still want to add a few red pillar candles around the garland on the mantle for a pop of color and get a centerpiece for the dining table, but that's about all we're going to do for decor. Next and final step is getting the dining room set delivered this Tuesday and we'll be all set to host Christmas dinner! =)

Holiday Frenzy Update

Ok, so my panic over the holiday season has subsided just a bit. I've been able to check a few things off my list, so I'm a little bit closer to being more prepared. So far, I've been able to complete the following:

• Dining room furniture ordered!
• Christmas decor purchased (half way there...still need to get Christmas tree ornaments)!
• Christmas gift lists created!

The last "big" item to check off my list is clearing out the dining room and living room and that is happening this weekend! The rents are coming this weekend and on their way back home on Sunday, they will be taking the furniture for my sister and delivering it to her. YESSSSSS!

So everything is looking to be shaping up quite nicely. There's still a LOT of work ahead to pull off the Family and Friends dinner AND Christmas dinner all within 5 days time, but we'll get it done. It's gonna be a great holiday season! =)

Yes We Can...and We Did!

I know I'm a couple days late commenting on the election outcome, but I am just now beginning to come down from an incredible excitement and high!! I am so proud of my country...words can't even begin to describe it. I am honored to have been able to witness such a pivotal moment in our American history. I know that not everyone is happy with the outcome, but the fact still remains that our country will never be the same. The fabric of our American tapestry has forever been altered, and for the better. I truly believe that we should all embrace this change and lend our support to our new 44th President elect. No matter what our individual political beliefs are, we are and will forever remain "one Nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all."

And the Holiday Frenzy Begins!

Oh.my.goodness! I CANNOT believe that the holiday season is already upon us! We are now 3 weeks away from Thanksgiving and less than 8 weeks away from Christmas! Aaaaaah! This will be our first time hosting either of the major holidays and I still have soooooo much to do to prepare! Don't get me wrong, I'm SUPER excited about hosting Christmas, but my checklist is not getting any shorter.

So far, I still have to:

• Clear out the dining room to make room for new furniture (baby sis, you have GOT to get your furniture!)
  
• Order dining room furniture
• Purchase some home decor items to personalize the space (wall art, pictures, decorative accessories, etc.)
• Purchase Christmas decorations
• Prepare Christmas gift lists
• Prepare Christmas dinner menu

I'm sure there's more to add to that list, but for now, that's all I can think of. But that's plenty! I'm trying to remain calm and relaxed, but it just dawned on me that the clock is ticking and I better get in gear! So as of today, I officially have my running gear and game face on.....let's do this Holiday thang! =)