We've been busy this weekend.

Well.

Mostly Spencer.

Remember our dilemma with Christmas lights?

Click here and here in case you forgot.

Well.

Spencer, as we know, is a smarty pants.

And he figured out how to hang on the tallest ledge.
Without dying.

And now.
We have "complete" lights.

Feels good.

Feels real good.

We watched "A Christmas Story" this afternoon.
Put up the tree.
Sipped hot chocolate by the fire.

Yeah.
We're ready for Christmas around here.

Songs I'm loving this season:

A Christmas Song
Dave Matthews Band

Another year has gone by
Celine Dion

Mistletoe and Holly
Frank Sinatra

But, really.
That's every year.

I'll be fine if I never hear

Christmas don't be late by Alvin and the Chipmunks

again.

But.

As it goes.

It's my kids favorite.

So I'll get over it.

Every now and then certain things happen in your life.

Things that motivate you.

Things that make you sore.

Things that humble you.

I experienced all of these things last night.

What a rush.

And yes.
I threw some pretty sweet hits.
Even if I do say so myself.

*Thanks Bethany for the invite and the pictures.
We had a blast.

So.

It's Thanksgiving.

And believe me when I tell you.

I.AM.THANKFUL.

My life is super.

Great husband.
Who made me blush the deepest shade of red tonight.
Great children.
Who both tonight, on separate occasions, hugged me and told me they were grateful for me.
Great family.
There were 19 of us tonight. All eating turkey.
Great friends.
Who make me smile and feel good about life.
A great home.
A place to feel safe.
Great faith.
Without it, who knows where I'd be.

Bring on the holidays.




Now.
Time to hit the ads.

Wanna know what's so great about having Uncle Dan around?

It's not that he's such an easy house guest.
No really.
The guy slept in a twin bed--no complaints.

Or that he brings fun toys.
My kids have been "dingoes" all afternoon.
High pitched whistle blowing dingoes, no less.
Thanks again, Dan.

Or that he is game for anything.
Even seeing New Moon.
Although we didn't go.
He was up for it.

It's that my husband laughs so much when they are together.
And believe me when I tell you.
It's been a long time since I've heard him laugh that hard.
Not that I'm boring.
It's just.
You know.
He and Dan are just giddy together.
Like 12 year old boys giddy.

Such a great day for Gavin.

Here's why:

*Last day of school until January 6th.
*Pajama Day.
*Brought a GINORMOUS carrot to school for Friendship Stew.
*Walked to school with his favorite {non} Uncle Dan.
{complete with Aussie (cowboy) hat}
{He's so cool.}

Such a great day.

Riddle me this.



What do you get when you have seven creative women,

fifteen awesome girls

and a red carpet?

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S.

{check out my sweet bling}

My mind couldn't decide if we were having a wedding, going to Prom, or actual movie stars.

All I know is.

Every aspect of this night was fun.

Set-up.
Program.
Clean-up.
Post clean-up chat.


Maybe now I'll quit grinding my teeth at night . . .

Reese and I had a dance party yesterday.

Turns out the kid can really move.

But don't tell Gavin.
He'd flip if he knew we were having fun without him.
I mean.
Really.