Majorette Christmas Party

The majorettes and I decided to go to dinner to celebrate christmas and exchange gifts! We all had a blast. The Bistro 105 is so delicious..I recommend anyone to go there! Here are some photos from the night...and yes, the girls bought me a pair of SUPER CUTE Coach shoes!!!!! I can not wait to wear them!!!! (my camera died before 2 of the girls could open their presents..BOO!)



Group Shot

Advent

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." (Isaiah 7:14)


Often during this time of year we start getting caught up in lists of things to do; lists of people to buy for, list of presents people want, lists of chores to be done. All the increased stress of traffic jams, crowds, and the frantic feeling that we can not get it all done or forget something/someone important. Even the demands of my my own expectations overwhelm me at times. Times when I need to be more focused on God and the sacred events of Christmas. I guess that's why I like Advent. Advent literally means "the coming or arrival". Liturgically speaking it is the 4 Sundays before Christmas during which we prepare our hearts, minds and spirits for the birth of Christ. I believe we all need the time of Advent. It slows us down and helps open our ears to God's quiet voice. During this time of year the pace of life speeds up. We rush around trying to buy the perfect gift, throw the best party or prepare the perfect home for holiday guests. I am as guilty as anyone! As we race through this busy season please take time to prepare your heart for the birth of our Lord. Take the time to thank God for sending us the most perfect gift of all, Jesus.

New Christmas Tree!!!

Artie and I broke down and bought a new tree this year. So here it is!


In the box...the kitties loved it!


Pulled out and un-fluffed



Fluffed


Pearl garland

Cluster garland lights

Topper and bow

Bows on the tree

Bows and flocked pick

Glitter picks and 200mm balls (white and silver)

FINISHED!!!

The house is going to look bare when it is gone. Haha...I will post more pics of the decor through the house. We are hosting Christmas at our house this year so we are decked out!!!

Uh Oh

The morning after I put the finishing touches on the tree in the kitchen...I woke to find this...

Ooopps....so I lifted it up and this is what it looked like

I only had one broken ornament! I was surprised....so this is kinda what it suppose to look like.

Thanksgiving from H-E Double Hockey Sticks

I knew it was going to be a disaster before we even walked out the door...

It is such a long, crazy story that I am not even going to post it. Sorry...but here is a photo from our first Thanksgiving of the day. This one actually went well!

Yep...I'm that crazy person...

I'm the crazy person that puts her Christmas trees up before Thanksgiving!!! I Love It and I look forward to it every year. I work in a Christmas Shop...what do you expect!! Thanksgiving weekend is usually so hectic that I never have time to do it! I do not have my big tree up yet but I am working on it! I am so excited this year because it is super fun decorating a new house! I will post more pictures as I finish things up!

This is on my living room coffee table

This is the tree in our bedroom!

This is the tree in the powder room.
The decor in that room is zebra print
and so this tree is a safari tree!

MTSU Homecoming

The 1st weekend in November was the MTSU homecoming game and I got a chance to go! As the alumni majorettes we got to twirl in the parade, during pregame and at halftime! We all had a blast and can not wait for next year!!

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