christmas.

Since Christmas is just right around the corner, I've been trying to get into the spirit of things. I've been trying to listen to Christmas songs and trying to get my shopping done too, but I feel like it won't really feel like Christmas unless I watch certain movies. You're probably thinking I'm going to list the traditional Christmas movies like It's a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, or A Charlie Brown Christmas, but no. These are the movies I love watching this time of year....

How can people not love Elf?! I think this movie is just hilarious and Will Ferrell is so perfect for that role! I can't even tell you how many calories I lose from laughing when I watch this movie. It's just so funny. It really just gets me in a Christmassy mood. 

 Now these two movies are classic to me. I've loved these movies ever since I was little. Macaulay Culkin is just so darn cute in them and his character Kevin is just so clever! I remember being so amazed at all the booby traps he created. I even wanted that Talkboy from Home Alone 2...I mean the pink Talkgirl. My cousin got the Talkboy and I was so jealous! Haha.

And the last movie that always gets me in the mood is While You Were Sleeping. I ABSOLUTELY love this movie. It's definitely one of my top favorite movies. The storyline is just perfect to me. It's romantic and funny...my two favorite elements for a movie. Also, the characters in it are so funny. If you haven't seen it, go rent it RIGHT NOW. I highly recommend it.


Anyway, I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping and I'm so excited to finish cause it means I can start wrapping! I love wrapping! I feel like this is the only time I get to wrap gifts. I usually just put gifts in gift bags for birthdays and other occasions, so this is my time to get really festive and creative! I have a new color theme this year too and I'm just happy that I get to wrap soon. I have to buy presents for like 3 more people and I'll be all set. My goal is to finish all of it by Saturday cause on Sunday I'm going to be watching the New York Knicks scrimmage at MSG!! My sister Peejay and I got so lucky and scored two free tickets! I mean it's not an official game, but hey, I don't mind cause I get to see Landry Fields again! Oh, and the other Knickerbockers too. Haha. Well, I'm gonna go. Gotta wake up early tomorrow. I'll be sure to update you guys with some pictures soon. =)

talent.

I believe there are many talented people in this world and I happen to be SUPER close to one of those people. That person is my sister Pamela. She is super talented, just like many of my family members. There's some kind of creativity gene that runs through my family and it's a little upsetting that it skipped me, but hey, I think I may be adopted. Just kidding about the being adopted part. Haha. There are so many different types of artists in my family and I'm super jealous. I really should have explored my artistic side when I was growing up. Oh well. Haha.

Anyway, the purpose of this blog is to share one of my sister's creations with you all. She is an avid knitter/crocheter and the things she comes up with is pretty awesome. Just like this hat!

How great is that?! She also makes other types of hats for adults and kids, scarves, and gloves! If you want to see more of her stuff, check out her own blog here or if you want to buy one of her creations, check out her Etsy site here!

Well, I need to get started on my Christmas (online) shopping so I'm going to end it here. My other sister Peejay started already and she got me kind of jealous. Haha. 
 
We'll chat some more soon, k? Happy December to everyone! =)

more birthdays!

Happy Birthday Jayson!

Today was the day that one of my favorite guys was born. He is now 4 years old! Man, I feel so old! Haha. He is by far one of the sweetest little boys out there and he is just so darn smart! I can't believe how big he's gotten. He's no longer the little baby I was once scared to hold.

I love him to pieces! Hope you had a great birthday, Jayson!

birthdays!

Hi all! Did everyone have a nice Thanksgiving? I know I did! It's always nice having family over and spending quality time with them. And I can't forget about the delicious feast my sister made this year! Everything was soo good. I couldn't stop eating. All that exercising for nothing! I stopped working out for the holiday and now I need to catch up and get rid of everything I ate! Haha!

Anyway, I'm so tired from the weekend that I'm going to keep this nice and short!...well kinda. I just want to wish a couple of people a Happy Birthday!

First, to my lovely sister Peejay... HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY! I'm sorry for putting the age on here, but I thought it's pretty important that people know how old you really are. You're absolutely beautiful and don't look a day over 21. I hope you enjoyed your little surprises and gifts today because you certainly deserve it. You've always been there for me when I needed you and even when I didn't. You are truly one of my bestest friends and I can't thank you enough for everything. Love you with all my heart! May you have many more birthdays to come, old lady! Haha!

And also HAPPY 4TH BIRTHDAY to my beautiful Goddaughter Kyleigh! I know we don't see each other often, but I do think of you constantly. I wonder how big you've gotten, what new things you've learned at school, and what toys or cartoon characters you like to play with now. Even though there is distance between us, as you get older, I hope you know you can always come to me whenever you need me. I am just a phone call away. Love you!! I hope you enjoy your day and hope you like the gift I got you. It's no iPod, but I hope it's good enough. Haha.


Well, I hope everyone had a great weekend! I know I'm already looking forward to my next 4 day weekend. Who knows when that will be though. Haha.