Vacation Countdown

We are all ready for our yearly trip to the Smokey Mountains. Tim and I are ready to relax with the kids before our crazy ski and basketball season kicks off. This year will be the first year we get to see the Christmas parade. My best friend will be going this year with her family and staying a few cabins from us. Little did we know; the Gaitlinburg arts and crafts festival will be open. Someone may have to ride home on the top of the car. Gaitlinburg get ready the Jackson's will be coming to town with 10 additional people for yummy funnel cake, Santa's white Christmas coffee, Flap Jacks, Old Mill goodies, ornaments, shopping, rest and most of all precious memories.

I am Thankful for my Big and Small Blessings

"We are thankful to God for…
…staying close to us each day no matter where we are and protecting us
…always answering our prayers not in our time but in His own time
…knowing exactly what we need, when we need it and then providing our needs (and our luxuries)
…always being there for us in times of trouble and in times of joy
…the gift of marriage.
Every single second of our lives we have something to be thankful for!"

Dec. 11th Family Movie Night

Just purchased tickets to The Princess and the Frog movie. Tickets went on sale this morning at 10 A.M for Charlottesville, VA. Timia is so excited!

My favorite store is now only an hour away

Yesterday I made a quick trip to Richmond to pick up party supplies for Thanksgiving. While I was there I decided to check out Homegoods. Homegoods has been my favorite store for many years. Every year I set aside time and money for my trip to Homegoods at Myrtle Beach. Many items in my house have been treasures I have found at Homegoods. The best deal I ever got was my heart shaped glass mirror. I saw this mirror on tv and told Tim one day I would have that mirror. I found it at Homegoods in South Carolina for $79 a bargain since the original price was over $500. Yes, I like nice things but I do shop for bargains! If you like to make your home look nice but have to shop on a budget;check out Homegoods in Richmond!

Image from Homegoods.com

IT'S SNOWING AT WINTERGREEN

The last two weeks I had to meet with ski reps for the upcoming season. I have never skied or boarded in my life. After meeting with the reps I have decided this season I will ski and snow board at least once! Tim and I both love sports so why not add this to our goals for 2010. Especially when I work P/T at a ski store...just taking advantage of the perks!!

Note:photo taken by Janet Jackson.

I LOVE to decorate for the Holiday's

I get super excited this time of year. Each year I try to add something to our holiday decorations. Christmas brunch is always held at my house so this year I think I am going to get this table place setting from Kirklands. I love the chargers and its time for me to finally get "Holiday" themed plates. Thanks to Kirklands 15 place settings is affordable too!