December 1st

Well I did it. I missed the last day of National Blog Posting Month. In my defense I was away in the states with no internet connection. Lame, I know.
What did I learn this time around?
I'm kinda over it. I still love blogging but I have been so crazy busy that it's been quite the challenge. Its not as satisfying anymore.
Anyways, I will still be blogging regularly!
Yesterday was awesome, we are away with Leighs mom and the puppies (ours and my in-laws) visiting Leighs uncle in this awesome cute little American town! Yesterday we went out for breakfast, did some shopping and a lot of relaxing and some wine drinking. Leighs mom put up his uncle's Christmas decorations and we watched Fred Clause. Awesome relaxing day. I also made an old favourite recipe, Giada's Italian Chicken Baked Pastina. Recipe is somewhere on the blog. Picture is below as well as my loves napping. ♥

Weekly Funnies

Sitting at a Dennys somewhere in America at the moment. Not exactly sure where but people are talking about biscuits and gravy.
I am using free WiFi to share my weekly funnies with you!

Must Sleep

I've never been more tired in my entire life.
That is seriously all I have to share with you today.

Decorating Day!

Tonight I had a rare evening off so I decided tonight was the night to start decorating. Thanks to my mother in law Julie (stringing lights on the tree) we got most of it up in no time!
Leigh and I have had Christmas somewhere different each year since we've been together. Unpacking ornaments and remembering the story behind them is one of my favourite parts of decorating. We have special ornaments from each year and some from before we were together. Engagement, wedding, first Christmas, Starbucks ornaments from our winter walks and family ornaments passed down to us.
I can't wait to make new memories in a new place with our puppy.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and I love it!!

Joy

It's not even December yet and I have already decided on my new years resolution. Or rather, new years intention.
I want to feel joy.
I am always so preoccupied and worried about the next thing, event, to do item, whatever...that I have forgotten how to enjoy my life. I have forgotten how to be present in the moment and before I know it the moment has slipped by. Does anyone else feel like this sometimes?
My theme for 2013 (and for the rest of this year) is going to be joy. I want to enjoy my husband, my family, my friends, my job, my puppy (while she's still a puppy) and my LIFE.

Weekend Fun

This weekend went by way too fast!

My time was occupied by work for a little bit on Saturday, then mostly puppy time after that. I know I keep saying it, but life with a dog is a definite adjustment! She's so cute and fun that I don't mind! She definitely likes to nap on our heads for some reason...

                               

I rested a lot this weekend, as I've definitely had interrupted sleep this past week. We had some awesome family snuggles on the couch this morning. Love!!
I am also reaaally starting to get excited for Christmas. Today my sister and I went over to my Grandma's to help decorate her tree! Her tree has always been beautiful, she made all the bows herself when she owned a catering company.


                                       

After we decorated the tree, I felt in the mood to put up my own tree. We will probably do that this week. Yay!!

Happy Sunday night everyone!

Oops

Ahhh it's 12:05 and I didn't post anything on my blog!! Ever since we got Layla I have been a little distracted and tired. She is so worth it though!! She brings us so much joy.
Obviously when I decided to do NaBloPomo I didn't know I would be getting a puppy halfway through. Still going though.
Have to share this pic my husband snapped while I was sleeping.