What's that Peyton?

Happy 2nd Birthday to my sweet little girl!

Baby girl, you have made parenthood an awesome adventure! Being your Momma has been the BIGGEST blessing and privilege. I can't believe we are already celebrating another year with you! This year we got to see your little personality come alive as you grew and learned more. You are so sweet but have quite the stubborn streak. But that's no surprise ;) I can't wait to see all that you will do and learn this next year. Your Daddy and I love you more than you will ever know!!

Happy 2nd Birthday Peyton!! 

The Nothing.

Ever watched The Never Ending Story?? If you have, then you understand the title. I feel as if The Nothing has washed over my blogging brain. I haven't blogged since the BEGINNING of the month!! Been feeling very uninspired lately and I'm trying to fix this issue, promise =)

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012!

Yet another year has come and gone. We had a wonderful Christmas with family. We were all spoiled with gifts we did not need. We ate more delicious food than we should have. But that's the point right?? :)

A quick review of 2011:

This past year was overall pretty calm. We started the year with Peyton's 1st birthday and it went perfectly. We got quite the use out of one of her presents which was passes to the zoo. Around the middle of February I decided I needed to lose some weight and shape up for my sister's wedding. In April we celebrated Austin's 27th birthday, Peyton got to go to her very first Orange and Blue game in the Swamp and we celebrated Easter. In May I started my Etsy shop. In July I met my weight loss goal (-22 lbs!!), we had my sister's beautiful wedding and Peyton was halfway to TWO! In August I did my very first product review here on the blog and started getting craftier around the house. I also became very addicted to thrifting. In October, Austin and I celebrated our 5th anniversary with a trip to New York which was also our first time leaving Peyton. The trip was awesome and Peyton had so much fun with my parents, she didn't even know we were gone. We celebrated my 27th birthday and took Peyton Trick or Treating for the first time. November brought another yummy Thanksgiving. December was full of Christmas cheer as I shared our Christmas card and fav movies for the season. We took Peyton to see Santa for the first time and are hoping for a better visit next year. And ended the year with another wonderful Christmas and New Year with our families.

Whew! I know this year is going to blow last year out of the water!

On to Peyton's 2nd birthday....!!!!

Christmas Must-Sees

Every December, I can't wait to break out a few favorite movies. Really, they're considered staples in this household ;)

Here they are, in no particular order:

1. Elf- Need I say more? My husband really doesn't care for Will Farrell (what?! you say, I know, it's a shame) but he's made to watch it at least ONCE. Peyton and I might enjoy watching it another 80 times...

2. A Christmas Story- I know this poor movie gets played nonstop Christmas day, but you still can't deny that it's pretty much part of everyone's Christmas day, whether you like it or not

3. Muppet Christmas Carol- This is more my husband's favorite. I'm not much of a muppet fan, but I make him watch Elf so I guess I'll return the favor ;)

4. The Christmas Classics- Oldies but seriously the goodies. I can remember watching these when I was little and plan on watching them until I can't remember. I introduced Peyton to these this year. She wasn't quite on board (I don't think they are as colorful as Mickey)...but she will be, don't you worry!

5. A Charlie Brown Christmas- Everyone loves the poor, gloomy, Charlie Brown. Not to mention this movie talks about the REAL reason for Christmas!

Welp, there are some of the best. If any of these are not on your list, I think you need to add them pronto!      

Peyton's First Santa Experience

She is very weary of strange men and apparently Santa is no exception, lol. Santa had to "go away" and then snuck behind us for the picture. Maybe next year Santa!! ;)

Our Christmas Card :)

Here's our card for this year:

And for a fun comparison, here is last year's:

I seriously LOVE Shutterfly. Their products are top notch! I was lucky enough to score free cards last year and even though I didn't this year, I still ordered from them because I know I'll be 110% happy :)

We are just about ONE week away from Christmas!! I can't believe it!! With Peyton being a little bit older, I can't wait to see how she reacts to Christmas this go around :) I'm also looking foward to my family's fun traditions.

Counting down....