Spring in my step...

So, I have a little spring in my step today. Today is my Friday, I am taking a PTO day tomorrow and I am the only one that has it off. Bug is going to school and My Man is going to work.
I just signed up for a Boot Camp for six Saturdays starting April 18th. My walking class starts on Tuesday.
I just thought to research when the Cotton Pickin Fair is this year.
Cotton Pickin Fair is May 2nd and 3rd. http://www.cpfair.org/index.html
I always seem to miss it or think of it after it passes.
So I am ahead of the game this year and have it on my calendar.

Do you want to put it on your calendar too?

That is what has me skipping along today. What about you?

Sunday Recap

The weekend was wet in Atlanta. It made for a nice Sunday to have tickets to the afternoon basketball game. We were not missing the weather outside by being inside the Arena. Our poor boy was so confussed. He knew we were going to the Hawks game but kept wanting to see Hockey. Hockey and Basketball are played in the same arena in Atlanta. He loves Hockey, loves the Thrashers and loves Thrash, who he calls "Big Bird". It did not take too long after the guys started playing that he was enjoying the basketball game and over not seeing hockey.
Turns out, it was the birthday celebration for the mascots, Harry the Hawk and SkyHawk. So to help them celebrate, other mascots were at the game too. My boy got to see Big Bird (Thrash) after all.
One other funny from the game... I was sure to get a little program from the game for us because Bug likes to look at them over and over again, and ask what is that man doing in all of the pictures... anyway... in the Hawks program the dance team is pictured together, full body shots in two piece outfits. Bug says...."look at their bellies. tickle tickle. Daddy... I tickle their belly." Too funny and daddy was proud!

Peactree Road Race

So, there is a new way this year to get your number for the Peachtree Road Race... Registration online beginning at 7:00 AM. So in preparation, I have the alarm set and I have reviewed the sample registration screens. We should be ready to go. Don't forget to log on and get your number. Mail in applications are available in the March 22nd Sunday paper. 10,000 numbers will be mailed out. So this will be an alternative if we don't get numbers tomorrow. "Participating" in the Peachtree Road Race is something my husband has done for years and we began doing it together in 2002, our first summer together. It is really just something fun to do. Anyone can complete the race. People of all ages, shapes and sizes do it. Come on and join in!
Also, tomorrow afternoon we are going to the Atlanta Hawks game. We have not been to a game in years. My little guy has been talking about it for days. It should be a lot of fun. I will let you know.

I am Back...

Not that there are many of you to miss me. You might have even seen me a time or two on Facebook. But I am still around. Even though I have not given you much to stick around for I hope you will check back every now and then. Most importantly, I have been keeping up with you. We are in a new year and it seems everyone is doing okay. Also, I am still a mom of one, no bun in the oven yet. Not sure what to think of that because I know my sweet boy would be such a great big brother. He is growing up so fast.

My First Christmas Swap

So my first Christmas Swap was one hosted by ClemsonGirl. It turned out that I was in a three way swap. It worked out great. I shopped and shipped to 5 Boys and Me. Three Sweet Teas and Me shopped and shipped to me. This swap really got me into the Christmas spirit early because on of the rules was too ship by 11/22.

My package to give ended up being a hodge podge of goodies that I had been picking up along the way. I hope 5 Boys and Me likes what I picked out for her.

Now for the thoughtful gift I received... Three Sweet Teas and Me are actually friends from our teenage years in our church youth group. She found for me a fancy towel with the words "May the Lord Bless and Keep You". This is from our closing at each youth meeting. I thought this was such a thoughtful and touching gift from an old friend. Also, she picked out for me great address labels for our Christmas Cards this year. I can't wait to use them. Just wait until you get your card ... you will see them them. Thanks so much Three Sweet Teas and Me!

In the Christmas Mood

I saw this on The Pink Clutch (who saw it on Barefoot in the Park). Just something else that keeps me in the holiday mood.
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, it seems more personal. Although I just placed my gift for the gift exchange at work in a bag. It turned out pretty cute because I took the time to stamp Christmas ornaments on the bag and the tissue paper inside. (I will be curious to see if anyone even notices).
2. Tree--Real or Artificial? Real, that is all I know.
3. When do you put your Christmas tree up? First weekend in December. So guess what we are doing this weekend.
4. When do you take the tree down? One of the days in between the 26th and the 31st. Just depending on what is going on.
5. Like eggnog? Non-Alcoholic…I sure do. Not many people I know do like it.
6. Do you have a nativity scene? No, I have been holding out for a nice one.
7. Favorite gift received as a child? There a few memorable gifts… green bicycle with banana seat, a huge doll house (looked like the house from The Waltons).
8. Hardest person to buy for? My Dad … just because I always buy him the same old thing. Would love to really surprise him one year with something.

9. Easiest person to buy for? My Mom! She may be getting harder though now that she is treating herself to more throughout the year.
10. Worst Christmas gift? I can’t think of one specifically but they all came from the same place… a Yard Sale. (Bless her heart.)

11. Mail or email a Christmas card? Mail! I want to get Christmas cards in the mail. Anyone can email me anytime of the year. But send me Card for Christmas.
12. Favorite Christmas movie? Sleepless in Seattle. :) I can’t think of a good one right now. I can only think of the one I don’t care for… A Christmas Story.
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Usually, the day after Thanksgiving and finish on Christmas Eve. I always drag it out! I don’t mind.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I am sure have. But then again I have several unused gifts sitting around.
15. Favorite food to eat on Christmas? Holiday Cookies. There is always such a variety around Christmas.

16. Lights on tree? Lights on our tree are all clear, some blink, some twinkle, a few strings of round bulbs of different sizes.
17. Favorite Christmas Song? Kenny Chesney’s CD: All I want for Christmas is a Real Good Tan.
18. Travel during Christmas or Stay home? No, all of our family is here.
19. Can you name Santa's reindeer's? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, & Rudolph20. Angel or Star on Tree top? Bow.
21. Open presents on Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Morning. Like I said shopping is still being done on Christmas Eve.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? More crazy people that you have to deal with when out in public.

23. Favorite ornament? I have a lot of favorites… It is like going through a scrapbook when I decorate…I can remember where / who most of my ornaments are from.

24. What do you want for Christmas this year? A monogrammed wooden pendent necklace and maybe some other accessories. Guess I better tell Santa. I don't think he knows.

Updates ...

Let me share a few things to get this week started off..

Santa came early for Mr.Man. Hint.... the Direct TV guy is coming this week.

Look what one special Nana is getting this Christmas... A Smile Tile! I can't wait to see it. Check out my new friend's website...http://www.heathercrawford.typepad.com/smiletiles/. Heather was so helpful in helping me pick out a picture. My first Christmas gift purchased.

Just so we are clear...I would like a Monogrammed Yukon not a Monogrammed Avalanche. (The things we do for others).... Mr. Man, in his sales job, is driving around my awesome Yukon. (I am driving around his Avalanche.) Gas prices are down, dear. Lucky for him I had not bought a monogram yet from Monogram Me at http://mpmdesigns.blogspot.com/. And look they are on sale this week. Something is getting monogrammed.