It's that time of year...

... Holiday Photo Time!!!! Since the school days, my sister Aych and I had to give our school photos to certain friends and family. Once we were out of school, our Mom dragged us to Wal-mart for these horrible photo sessions in which we'd grimace, say we liked the first picture they took, then boot it out of the stools we awkwardly had to sit on. Last year, we decided to take matters into our own hands. The results pleased everyone.

Last year was a typical Fall foliage photo. This year we went back to the same place (different tree though) armed with bags full of ornaments, and created a Christmas feel to the same old photo! Tis the season... and this is my life!

Lest We Forget

This war, the previous ones, and any future wars we may have to be apart of are never far from my thoughts. To my future brother-in-law - who is in Afghanistan with the Canadian Forces as we speak, to my great grandfather - who lost his leg in World War 2, to my Turkey Butt - who applied for the Canadian Forces just a few short days ago:

We Remember!

This is my life!

Traditions.

When cold season was attacking our household last week, our wonderful (future) wedding photographer Emme brought us some homemade soup! We are so beyond lucky to have met this amazing woman - but that's beside the point. When returning her container, I had to employ a family tradition that I picked up from an Aunt. I sent the container back to her with a homemade treat from me in it. In this case it was another family (Christmas) tradition - Crispix Mix! Watching my Aunt do this, it always struck me as such a thoughtful way to return a kind gesture. Emme, I hope you enjoy it, we appreciate you beyond words! This is my life!

Wedding Planning!

Turkey Butt suggested yesterday that our day off together be used for wedding planning. Now, I don't know why he's sucking up, but clearly he must be. The usual reaction that I get from Turkey Butt when I mention the wedding for the one billionth time (okay, it's so not that bad) is a "Yes Dear" and then he forgets it ever happened. Perhaps he's just realizing that the Wedding of the Century (aka our wedding) is less than 11 months away. Yikes! Now I just have to figure out all of the little details that I need to be focusing my attention on. Suggestions?

Oh, and just for fun, a few more Etsy wedding loves:

WilliamDohman

GoGoSnap

BorntoWed

This is my life!

Mmmmmm.

I would kill for some of Turkey Butt's amazing Fettucine Alfredo right about now. But since he's in the middle of a 15 hour shift (yup, the restaurant industry is super lame), I'm stuck with the frozen, pre-packaged kind. Oddly though, with a bottle of Tangerine/Lime Sparkling Water, a chick flick (Letters to Juliet) and Adora to cuddle with, it's shaping up to be a pretty fantastic meal!

I am soooo BEYOND excited to spend all day tomorrow with Turkey Butt, though! I love Mondays!! Monday's being the one day of the week that Turkey Butt gets off as the restaurant he works at is closed. Monday's being the one day I refuse to pick up a shift (except perhaps the occasional O/N) so that I have time to spend with my two loves! Tomorrow, if the rain can ease up a bit, will be filled with a romp through the forest, some Crispix Mix making, and some wedding planning in bed while watching movies! This is my life!

Happy Birthday Happily Ever After In Seattle!!

 I want to wish a very very very happy birthday to one of only two people who actually read my blog occasionally. Have a wonderful day of celebrations in your new home!

This is my life!

"They're coming to get you Barbara!"

Our Haunted Housewarming was a HUGE success! The Zombie Prom theme was perfect! My bestest and I covered a few decades of Prom Queens. We had a zombie nurse on hand incase things got out of control and a zombie rockstar to enertain the masses. You know how unruly those zombie masses can be! I even snuck in a few zombie slow dances with Turkey Butt!

(Adora made a cute little lady bug)

(Zombie Elle and Zombie Turkey Butt)

(Night of the Living Dead)

(There was no shortage of Halloween inspired treats)

I think this will have to be a new tradition for Turkey Butt and I. It's certainly helping Halloween give Christmas a run for it's money in the Favorite Holiday category! But I won't be able to judge that til after my 2nd Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party.

The best thing about the party was that we strategically scheduled a much needed mini-cation the following morning. So, Halloween night, after the party goers had gone home, we cleaned all the fake blood out of the tub and off the fridge. We took down as much as we could manage before we crashed for the night. Then the nex morning we just packed and left for a 36 hour mini-cation at the cottage. 

As hard as it was to leave the cottage, I knew we'd be rearranging the furniture and getting ready to decorate for Christmas. Rearranging and reorganizing things are always fun! Now i'm in the middle of our chaotic living room, staring down a pile of books, craft supplies and storage totes that need to be organized. BUT FIRST, a nap! This is my life!