So this is Christmas

I love this song-- it's been historically remade by MANY people. But originally it was written and done by John Lennon.


So this is Christmas
And what have you done
Another year over
A new one's just begun
And so this is Christmas
I hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

And so this is Christmas
For weak and for strong
For rich and the poor ones
The world is so wrong
And so Happy Christmas
For black and for white
For yellow and red ones
Let's stop all the fight

A very Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear

Without any fear
Without any fear
Without any fear
Without any fear

And so this is Christmas
And what have we done
Another year over
And a new one just begun
And so Happy Christmas
We hope you have fun
The near and the dear one
The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year
Let's hope it's a good one
Without any fear


This is more of a "new years resolution" question. And I am sure this song means so much more to those who lived right after the war-- but for me this is a song about a new year-- and reflection on the past year.
"And what have you done? Another year over, A new one's just begun."

A happy christmas for all people-- rich, poor, black, white. I think about those who feel more than lucky just to have a roof over their heads. And yet we take that and so much for granted.

When you think about this year- this Christmas- think about the story you have created in your life for the past year. What do you want to add to your story this year.

Life is our story-- what will you write!?
"Happy Christmas-- Happy Friday"
ck

grrr-- I hate sprint!

once again-- my phone doesn't work-- half the time we have system issues-- we don't get all our voicemails (even thought I am not good at checking them-- I should still get the ones that are left for me). GRR!

We have been waiting til Ryan's contract runs up in January so we can get a joint account somewhere. HOWEVER- we don't know what company to go with. I have had sprint as long as I have had a cell (11yrs). I lean towards Altel. Everyone has Verizon-- however I have heard bad stuff about their service (although Sprint's isn't good either).

Who do you have your cell phone's through? Do you like them? Do you think they are reasonable?

Details of Christmas

So here are a few of my favorite details of Christmas. At least so far at our house.

The star on top of our tree-- our tree lit in white lights- reflecting in the window. :) The willow tree manger. I don't collect willow tree- however I love the manger. Ryan's Grandma got me the whole thing the first year we were together. A great gift to remind me of the reason for Christmas.

These are new this year. Well at least in this house. I bought these mirrors at ikea before we moved and just recently put them up in the bathroom (I had other plans when I bought them-- but they work great here) The words hanging are hope. joy. peace. I love that Joy is in focus. I think that we can stay joyous if we keep focused on the true meaning of Christmas.

Hope you are all having a great week!
ck

Multi tasking

NO I am not decorating old friends. I am working on decorating the house for Christmas- processing some orders. Doing laundry from our trip. Trying to do our own Christmas cards.

My list goes on and on. But I love the house decorated for Christmas. I will post some pics of my favorite details tomorrow.

What is your favorite Christmas detail at your house?
ck

Christmas song 1

So I decided that I am going to do about 14 posts on my favorite unique or refelctive Christmas songs between now and Christmas. Each one will have a thought or reflection to go with it as well as the lyrics and (if I can find a decent one) a youtube clip.

The styles of music will vary. The message will be that of the Hope of Christmas. If you would like a "gift" that has to do with this series let me know by emailing me at cksun876@yahoo.com

Today I will start with one of my favorites. Every year one of the first Christmas CD's I put in is my Nicole C Mullen "Christmas in Black and White" cd. It's up beat. It's funky. It's awesome. It inspires me to celebrate.

However there is one song that speaks to my heart. The lyrics speak to the humbleness of Christmas. The amazing Grace that Christ would come and be one of us- so that we could have an amazing life.

This clip isn't the greatest quality- but the idea that the girl is signing the lyrics speaks to the idea that what we bring to God is our lives. What we do with our hands. What we do with our passions. What we do when we aren't saying anything at all.





Once upon a long night, after a hard ride, somewhere in Bethlehem
A baby breaks the silence sweetly he's crying I AM EMMANUEL
Then angels gave him music
Shepherds gave reverence and a message to the land
A widow held and cherished the God who became a man


Oh Lamb of God
Oh Prince of Peace
What tribute shall I bring to worship thee?
I have no gold to lay at your feet
So Lamb of God I offer me

Can you see the wise men?
A star did guide them searching all the earth
Till they found the one child the very Godchild who ruled the universe
Did they know the lady's little baby was God and fully man
And everything they gave him he himself had made with his hands?

Oh Lamb of God
Oh Prince of Peace
What tribute shall I bring to worship thee?
I have no gold to lay at your feet
So Lamb of God I offer me

I bring you all my hopes
I bring you all my dreams
I give you all my soul my mind and all my strength
I wrap them all inside my heart to give to thee
AND I come
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him
O come let us adore him Christ

Oh Lamb of God oh Prince of Peace
What tribute shall I bring to worship thee?
I have no gold to lay at your feet
So Lamb of God may I offer me

See have no gold to lay at your feet so Lamb of God
Please let me offer me

Lamb of God I offer me

I know some of your aren't sure about this "God", yet celebrate the beauty of Christmas. I would ask that this year you look at the story. You look at the reason why we celebrate. Look at the reason you are here. What are you doing with your life?

Today I am reminded that as I start decorating my house, get down to being "efficient" and checking things off my to do list.... that what I need to remember is where my heart is.

So the thought that weighs on my heart today (as I played this song on repeat in my car on my way home). is that as I plan for Christmas, as I plan for a new year and start making resolutions (which may or may not be kept) That the resolution and mindset that would shape me would be these words from the song "I bring you all my hopes. I bring you all my dreams. I give you all my soul my mind and all my strength. I wrap them all inside my heart to give to thee. AND I come-and adore him"

The thought of remembering everyday is a blessing. Everyday is a gift. I have nothing even close to worthy-- but God asks for my life. He wants me to have fun. He wants me to enjoy every minute he has given me. He doesn't want me to be stressed by work or burdens-- he says- trust me-- And with that I come-- and adore him.

ck

Blessed.

As I explained before Thanksgiving- Ryan and I feel so blessed that we have all of our grandparents still around in our lives. This weekend we had the chance to catch up with My grandparents.

I have discovered that in my life I wear many hats. I play various roles, some of which I am better at than others. Some of which I enjoy more than others. But at the end of the day when Ry and I are settled in for the night I have gotten things done (usually not all that I wanted to- but I have checked things off my list). I play back my day through my head. Throughout last weekend those roles didn't change. Some called me aunt, wife, daughter, sister, cousin, hard worker, over stresser, creative, perfectionist, crazy, planner, leader, friend. But in each and every one of those things---- I can sum up the role I think discribes me the best.

BLESSED.

This is one of many pictures I captured this weekend. I love the joy in their eyes. The love that you can see between them. My grandparents are both in their 80's and my other grandparents in their 90's. A true blessing! They have taught me to love. They have taught us what marriage looks like. What hard work looks like. What faith is. They have been married for over 65 years (I hope to just live that long). And most of all they are happy. Age has come. Life has come. And they have passed on a life that anyone could only imagine! Thanks to my parents. To Grandma and Grandpa. To mimi and gramps. It was great to see you-- we are praying for you all. Gramps get better- we love you!!

On the way home I heard on of my favorite songs. I couldn't find a good you tube clip of it but this girl (Rachael Lampa) has an amazing voice. The lyrics speak to my heart: "I am Blessed" by Rachael Lampa

I may never climb a mountain so I can see the world from there
I may never ride the waves and taste the salty ocean air
Or build a bridge, that would last a hundred years
But no matter where the road leads
One thing is always clear

I am blessed, I am blessed
From when I rise up in the morning
Til I lay my head to rest
I feel You near me
You sooth me when I'm weary
Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best
I am blessed

All along the road less traveled, I have crawled and I have run
I have wandered through the wind and rain until I found the sun
The watching eyes asked me why, I walked this narrow way
I will gladly give the reason
For the hope I have today

I am blessed, I am blessed
From when I rise up in the morning
Til I lay my head to rest
I feel You near me
You sooth me when I'm weary
Oh Lord, for all the worst and all the best
I am blessed

You've given me joy
You've given me love
You give me strength when I want to give up
You came from Heaven to rescue my soul
This is the reason I know
I know


When all is said and done-- I am blessed! And for that I am thankful!

I think that from now til the end of the month (maybe longer) I am going to focus on unique Christmas songs that rock! I have a few in mind-- and hey if you have one-- let me know about it!

ck

Home again, Home again,

We are back home after a great trip to celebrate Thanksgiving and my grandpa's 85th birthday!! It was great! I am swamped in family pictures to go through. Christmas cards to create and some other loose ends to tie up.

How was your Thanksgiving!? Hope you found yourself surrounded by family and many blessings!
ck

Have a great Thanksgiving

Off to enjoy time with the family! 8 Hours on the road and many hours of family time ahead!

enjoy!
ck

Feeling blessed

As the holidays come around I find myself both in a hurry and busy and loving the thrill of every minute (even if it overwhelms me sometimes).

Today I can say that I am trying to find blessings in a grey rainy day. Why is that a blessing? Cause at this time last year we had already had at least 2 major snow storms. It hasn't snowed yet (knock on wood). We are going to be traveling in decent weather (wet- but not ice/freezing rain/ snow) and we are going to have the opporutnity to see family that we haven't seen in a few years.

Why-- to celebrate Thanksgiving of course-- but more importantly one of the biggest blessings in my life. My Grandfather. Now if you had asked me 20 years ago if I felt blessed to have my grandparents (yes, I still have all 4 as does Ryan and his family- pretty good for 2 people in their 30's) I would have said yes. It wouldn't have been however the same profound "yes" that I would respond with today.

As I have gotten older I have learned to appreciate and value the things that they did to raise my parents to be awesome people. And on top of that the love and prayers they have offered and believed for each of their grandchildren and great grandchildren. A legacy beyond measure. A wisdom that is gained only in time and years. A blessing that couldn't be matched by anything!

So today I am thankful for rainy days (cause it's not snowing & I have lots to get done) and for blessings of family that have lifted me up in faith, prayer, love, and wisdom.

ck

this might be a short post....

Cause I feel a wee bit of freedom after being tied down and sick for the last week or so--- I have a TON to do before we take off for thanksgiving! Sooo I made my list (I work best from lists and yes, I do add things that I did if they weren't already on there-- sometimes I even put routine things like "shower" on there)

Anyway, I am quirky! So since I have been out of work-at 5 I have come home brought the trash cans up-- cleaned out my car (in spite of the rain)-- got the mail-- packaged up some sold scrap goods-- took them to the post office and ate dinner. Yes, it's only 6:15 and I live 20 min from work!! I am rockin the list tonight!

I am in the zone and of course on my list was to blog--- cause it's still NABLOPOMO!!! I am doing well-- I haven't missed a day yet- even when I was sick.

Well-- I am off to keep being efficient. Have a great night--
leave me some love in the comments!

getting organized!

I used to be one of the most orgainized people ever. I used to go to friends houses to play and some how convince them we needed to clean their room (cause that would be fun) and organize their drawers. (I was a freak child!- the parents loved me though). Anyway. In high school I was a planner. I had a planner that had my every bit of life in it. (one time I left it on top of my car and drove off-- it ended up as loose paper in the road- it was not a good thing). Anyway- Somehow, as I have grown up I have become less organized. Why? I don't know!

I have some thoughts.
- when I was younger I juggled work, school, friends, church, babysitting, etc. Many things on the schedule. When I got older I had work.
- I had more time to sit down and think through how I wanted my day to be. (I don't know that I have less time now, or I'm more exhausted, or I just don't have the motivation cause I am not juggling as diverse of a schedule)


Whatever the reason. I do need to get organized. I go through spurts. I get organized- get busy- forget about keeping up with "organized" and then catch up/ or regret not being organized later.

I am fully admitting that I am a type A personality. I like to know what's going on-- how it will happen, who is involved, how it will play out. Maybe in my life I have realized that those things don't really stay the way I play them out in my head- so why waist my time. But there is some comfort in knowing that I tried to "prepare" in my head (not sure if that's anxiety or wisdom).

So today-- (as my husband has left for some Christmas shopping) I am going to get organized. Make some goals for myself. Figure out a game plan to stick with them. Plan some meals. Budget some stuff. Figure out how to get rid of some unneeded "stuff" we have in our basement (aka- try and sell it!). And see if I can get on the organized train before the crazy holiday season (I am kind of panicking for all I have committed to in December and before Christmas). I will get done. I will do it well. I just have to plan for it!

Sorry for this rambling post-- just getting my thoughts out there. Maria- I know that you are disapointed that I don't have my clothes on color coded hangers anymore-- I guess maybe I am just normal now. :)

ck

TV.... is it life imitating are or art imitating life?

Well-- that is the question I guess. Since Ryan and I have been sick we have been watching more TV. There are always the typical tv shows we watch... CSI (all of them), Law and order, Two and a half Men (Brad you gotta watch this-- the boy is totally Jake.). And our newest addition is "The Big Bang Theory". Now to understand why we like this show so much is to know my husband maybe a little bit more. He is a science geek (I mean that in the nicest way honey). He has a degree in Chemical engineering, worked in pharmacutical research for a few years and before that he worked at a flavor company making flavors for things like "lime coke" and more. This explains a lot of his picky taste and his ability to pick ANY spice or flavor out of a meal.

Anyway, when the previews for "The Big Bang Theory" came on-- I thought it looked funny. It's about 4 single science geeks who live together and have a "hot" neighbor across the hall. The guys all talk way over everyones head and lack common sense. While my hubby does talk way over my head sometimes- he doesn't lack common sense, or people skills (hence why he rocks at working in a pharmacy).

Anyway. (sorry for the random rambling- it's my non-science brain at work). We watch the show and I think it's hilarious- so does Ryan , but he relates on a different level than me.

SOOOOOO-- I want to announce to you--- my husbands blog:
The Big Bang Theory
I am sure you will get a good laugh out of the most recent posts- about "talk sex with Sue" another late night show that we found when we were sick-- Oh there is something just funny about at 70 year old lady talking sex with such enthusiasum! Ryan writes more about the humor we found in the commercials.

Once I figure out how to put a link in the side bar again-- I will add his and Lynde's & Heathers.

Soo-- I hope that provides you a laugh for the moment. I am feeling a little better- the steroids seem to be kicking in and I am coughing up a storm (and a bunch of "yuck"). I hope to be better by the time we leave for Thanksgiving. Being around the grandparents while sick doesn't seem like a good idea.

So from the artsy half of the relationship--- I say goodbye-- be inspired to be whoever you are today- regardless of any crazy Hollywood stereo types.

As Donna Downey says-- you are beautiful just the way you create!
Have a great day! I am off to disinfect my house!

Just call me Barry....

... bonds that is! UGH- I went to work and came home early yesterday. Today woke up feeling even worse, (day 3 of antibiotics), called the dr. . The receptionist sent me into panic cause she could hardly hear my raspy voice on the phone when all I wanted was a possible different antibiotic and an inhaler. But no, here is our conversation

me: yes, I was in on Wednesday morning to see dr. and i have been on antibiotics since then....
receptionist: (not letting me finish my sentence).... you sound like you are wheezing, are you wheezing?
me: yes I am having trouble breathing (thinking in my head- duh- I am sick and I have had trouble breathing the whole time)
receptionist: are you an asthmatic?
me: just when I have bronchitis.
receptionist: where do you normally go for breathing treatments
me: I don't - (at this point I am freaked cause her panic has made me question if I am going to die in the next 5 seconds). I only have problems when I have bronchitis
receptionsst: well, you need to go to er or urgent care immediatly. What's your name?
me: (Tell her my name)
receptionist: Ok-- you need to go to er right now, ok? Ok.

Yea, so anyway. I left work again today (nice that I don't get paid for sick time). Went to er. Got a breathing treatment. Started hacking up a lung. Got x-rays. Got prescription for steroids (hence the Barry Bonds comment) and an inhaler.

Hopefully I will be on the mend by tomorrow-- for now... I am going to bed!
ck

TFT- activities & down time

Ok-- so I know most of us as americans don't know what downtime is! However, that doesn't mean we don't put things in our schedule that are "elective". Many of you know that I used to be a Youth Pastor. Kids are SUPER busy these days. I was busy as a teen I worked, was involved at school, involved at church, and did tons with my friends on top of school work! However that was in HS. Kids these days are busy from pre school on up!

Parents and families cram their schedules full of dance, karate, hockey, skating, sports, piano, vocal lessons, church activities, neighborhood activities. However as I looked at the kids I worked with I often found that many of them--- weren't being kids. They didn't have the times where you would just chill in the back yard. (My brother and I and the neighbors did this all the time- we had picnics with our dolls- my brother not included, we built forts, my dad mowed a baseball diamond into our back yard so we could play). I don't feel like kids have this opportunity anymore.

I think it's school (harder and more homework/pressure than their used to be- sorry mom). BUT- I think a big thing is the devalue of family. Let me just stick my disclaimer right here--- I DON'T HAVE KIDS. But I know that Ryan and I have a hard time eating dinner together let alone if we had a family.

How do you choose your priorities as a family?
Are your kids involved with stuff? how much?
What / who says what they can be involved with?
Do you make them follow through if they commit to a class/ activity til it's done?
As a parent- is it the pressure to "keep up with the jones" that makes you want your kids in many activities?
If you don't have kids-- what do you do to make time for yourself? What do you do to give back to the community and interact with others?

Read other Thoughts for Thursday- (TFT)
Nicole - Kids Birthday parties
Jess - 2nd child syndrome
Kristi- Thrill Seeking
The Kellys- Christmas Traditions--and more!
Denise- CPR for babies


Tell me your thoughts.

Just when I thought it was better...

Not so much!
I am home from work today-- I woke up with no voice and virtually no ability to breath. I called in to work- called the dr office to see what time they opened to make an apointment.

Got in- (i love my dr.). I have bronchitus (not a surprise). The whole thorwing up thing is still throwing me for a loop, but I am hopeing that once the antibiotics kick in I will be on the up and up.

Agenda for today--
Lysol the house
put all glasses in dishwasher (we tend to collect glasses around the house)
sleep
sleep
feel better!

I know this "crud" is going around-- has your house caught it yet?
I guess it's a sure sign that winter is on it's way!
ck

Feeling better-- but want to breath!

Ok-- soooo-- I am not throwing up anymore! YAY!! However my throat is raw from thowing up so much and my muscles all ACHE! I am sure that says I am out of shape-- but do you really want good puke muscles!!?? I think that's overrated!!

I am still unsure about the status of my job. We still don't know what's going on. Probably won't before Thanksgiving! UGH!-- It's at least not so tense around work anymore!

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next week already!!! And christmas is only like 40 days away! Seriously- I love that it's not cold and snowy- but I don't know where the fall went.

I don't have much else to write about-- feeling uninspired. I am kind of thinking about blog world meats real world (Nicole thought this up) I think it could be fun.

Well- I think I could go to sleep-- I am definatly not back to myself, but getting there. Thanks for the well wishes!

ck

UGH!

I have been throwing up alll day!!! It's been on and off- adn I though I was feeling better when just a 15 min later I had a second "taste test" of my JELLO.

I thought for sure if I got sick- i would get what ryan has- a cold/upper resp infection/ etc. NO- I am puking!! Feel crappy. I am just praying I don't spend the night doing the same.

ck

A good laugh!

I will post more later--
however, as I am procrastinating- I found this lovely post on a blog I read!
check it out here

working hard--

Sorry I am not a good blogger today-- I have been loading tons of stuff on my paper purge blog.

Off to chil with Ry-

ck

Thoughts for the Holidays

So I am getting pretty pumped for Christmas. I love the warmth of a decorated Christmas house- the colors, the fun in the stores, etc.

I have always been one to make homemade presents. So when I saw this on Kayla's blog today I was like oh those are cute!So then I went in search of some homemade gifts and I found some super cute ones.--- So I am keeping those in mind as I continue to purge my paper and scrap goods-- I knew I had a lot but I had no idea how much!!

I just fount this idea for a homemade advent calendar on ali's blog here I love the colors on this-- the mixture of sizes--- super cute! ( I snagged these pics off her blog)-- but go check her blog out - she is a super inspiration and an awesome artist!
So anyway-- In thinking about the holidays I wondered what your favorite holiday tradition is? Do you do something special for Christmas? Does your family have some odd tradition (eating Chinese, Jonathan?)?! Fill me in- give me some great ideas as Ryan and start to build traditions as a couple- I would love to know your thoughts! Oh and what do you put in an advent calendar?

ck

oh man!

I was going to jump on the Thoughts for Thursday bandwagon today- but maybe I will do a thought tomorrow!

ck

I love friends

I don't have much time to post- as I am tired from the day and still need to get some things done. However- I am thankful today that I had the chance to reconnect with my dear friend Sarah.

More on that and a real post tomorrow!
ck

still

still stressed.
still have not much to say.
tension still high at work.
still lots of unknowns.

in stead of all this I should be remembering this:
"be still and know that I am God".

For now I will walk the balance in between and know that if my friends that make my job so great might not be there--it just won't be the same. Only God knows what's next. It just doesn't make sense. And I sure don't know.

Good news-- I am going to coffee with my old roomie from college tomorrow. It's been years since we have seen each other-- she has 2 kiddos and lives close- we just haven't managed to find time to get together. That will be a bright spot in my day!

ck

AHHHHHHH

crazy.
stressful.
bizarre.
questions.
unknowns.
wonder.
who knows.
AHHHHH!

I might elaberate on this more in a couple weeks when I know what's going on. But for now my world at work-- seems to be a bit odd and unknown.
ck

A new thought about snow.

Yesterday I told Ryan yesterday that I didn't want to hear him say that word snow until Christmas day! We said nasty things to the TV last night as the weather man predicted the weather this week. I thought it was funny as we continued to wonder if he gets nasty letters from people cause they don't like the weather.

But today when it was raining---sleeting--- I refuse to believe there was any snow in the mix. But I thought (randomly) that well-- maybe when it snows it confetti from God. I will keep telling myself that-- but I don't think God is that mean and didn't we already get punished for eating the apple!?

Oh well- life will go on!
I am excited cause my dear friend Lynde is blogging again check her out here


ck

lazy Sunday- not ready for Monday

Somehow weekends fly! I have been working on posting my MANY MANY pages of paper.

For you other bloggers out there- how do I put my label links down the side of my blog? Nic I know you have it- I think you have it too heather.... someone, anyone?

Other than that I got nothing.... besides a lot of paper-- Maybe I really am a tree killer.

Happy Sunday folks.
ck

For all you moms

I saw this you tube clip and had to add it. See I told you you would be behind if you didn't check back often (I know you all have lives- but see I am just providing reading material.)

So it's kinda like double posting

So I scrapbook. It's not news to those of you who know me. However since I have become more skilled in the editing and design world-- I have decided to go digital. That's right- I'm giving up paper scrappin. I am sure I will keep some stuff. However I have a LOT of stuff. So I am am selling it. I have gone though my paper and I have LOTS LOTS LOTS. I have paper and card stock and double sided card stock. I have KI and artic frog, basic grey, die cuts with a view, scenic route, three bugs, doodle bug, SEI, Bohemian, and more!

Soooooo- I started a new blog. www.paperpurge.blogspot.com so if you know a scrapper- direct them this way. I only have one co. single sided paper up right now but there is way more to come. I have tools, paper, card stock, embellishments, ribbon, albums, eyelets, and sooo much more!!

So stay posted for more.

Today I got organized- it's been a while and life is getting out of control. Now I have to clean. BLAH! Hope you had a great Saturday.

ck

I bet you thought I forgot...

I didn't forget- the pictures are coming!

For those of you who normally read this- you are wondering what is going on-- since my usually post about 1x or 2x a week. However this month NOVEMBER is NaBloPoMo. WHAT? National Blog Posting Month. Which means I am challenged to post EVERYDAY!!!

So get ready- here is the disclaimer: for the next month my posts may fall into any of the following categories: Hilarious, informational, insightful, boring, pictures, daily routine, Insights on life mine and yours, funny (I know that's the same as hilarious), rants, any other word that might be random or wise.

So get ready for a ride. Day number 2 and I am doing good-- it might take me til 11pm each day, but who knows, tomorrow you might even get 2 posts! Check back often and see. Cause when I am posting everyday-- it would be a pain to get behind. And more importantly LEAVE ME SOME LOVE in the comments!

Ok---- (Drum roll please) I introduce you to my husband, no he doesn't always dress like this I promise (see above picture for proof). (yes, I did alter some of the coloring to make it look even more rediculous)And here is our BIG BANG THEORY!

This was taken with my old crappy point and shoot (the one that the battery flap doesn't stay closed, and doesn't always work). It's one thing I would love to get for Xmas-- a small point and shoot so Ryan and I can have pics of us again. Ah-- lots of camera wants on the xmas list!

Oh, but I will save those thoughts for another day. (after all I have to have at least one thought a day this month, so I can't share them all at once.)

Hope you all had a great day!
ck

Trick or Treat

I know Halloween has already happened... more on that this weekend (Ryan was a mad scientist and dressed up for work--- it was hilarious). But for today I want to know what your thoughts are on a few things...

... what was your favorite costume? (I think if I go on history - mine must have been a clown. I remember being a clown several years. More than anything I remember in 7th grade when my best friend and I agreeed to wear our costumes to school- except she was smart enough to bring a change of clothes in case no one else at school so she could change--- yep- I wasn't that smart and I wore a costume and wig around all day! FABULOUS!)


... If you have kiddos, what were they dressed up as? I don't have kiddo, just a hubby who dressed up as a mad scientist-- I think he had the best costume.

... What do you remember being your favorite part of Halloween? Mine most vivid memory was coming home (when I was older) and dumping our (my friends and my) bags and counting/ trading our candy-- peanut butter cups, always my favs!

... What is your fav candy? Snickers or Peanut butter cups.

... Did you have any trick or treaters? What did you pass out? :( We didn't have any- that's 2 years in a row!

Don't forget-- you can leave me a comment even if you aren't a blogger!! Pictures will come tomorrow! Hope you had a great halloween!