8 things...

I know I know I really do need to recap my fabulous weekend but I'm being lazy and haven't uploaded my pictures yet. I promise it's coming soon! In the meantime, my friend Megan tagged me!!!
*these lists are in no particular order*
8 Things about me:
1. I only have 16 more days left as a 27 year old.
2. I am REALLY afraid of death.
3. I love to read, fiction mostly.
4. I LOVE Wicked! The musical mostly, the book was extremely weird.
5. I am a slob really, it is so hard for to keep my house clean.
6. I love to be crafty.
7. I used to play the flute.
8. I am not a good driver, especially at night.

8 TV Shows I watch:
1. Desperate Housewives
2. Brother's & Sisters
3. Jon & Kate Plus 8
4. Grey's Anatomy
5. Private Practice
6. the new 90210
7. The City - not really into though
8. The Hills - when it's new

8 Restaurants I love:
1. Senor Pepes (Bakersfield)
2. BJ's
3. Don Pepes (Bakersfield - same owners as #1)
4. Claim Jumper
5. Panda Express - not really a restaurant but MMMM
6. Me n Ed's Pizza
7. McClintock's
8. Roadhouse Grill

8 Things that Happened Today:
1. I scrapbooked
2. I helped Colby finish his homework
3. My husband went to work - today is his long day because he has class tonight till 9
4. I broke up fights between my kids, several oy!
5. I ignored housework (still am! after dinner I swear)
6. Sister & I played our daily game of Mario Kart
7. New grocery list was started
8. I did NOT win any Making Memories contests :(

8 Things I look forward to:
1. My hunny coming home tonight!
2. Getting the house picked up after dinner
3. David (us) getting paid tomorrow night
4. Superbowl Sunday with the fam
5. Birthday celebrations next month
6. Valentine's day
7. the start of a new class
8. going to the beach with fabulous ladies (including my bestie!) for a weekend of scrapbooking!

8 Things I wish for:
1. continued health for my family
2. will power
3. strength
4. DVR capabilities in other rooms in the house
5. safety for my family
6. the desire (and energy) to keep my house spotless
7. a monthly game night with friends
8. the guarantee of a summer school position for my husband

8 Songs I just listened to:
1. The Suite Life theme song
2. Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes
3. Take me out to the ball game
4. The Life with Derek theme song
5. Jesse McCartney - Beautiful Soul
6-8 we've been listening to a Veggie Tales CD in the car

8 Favorite Movies:
1. Mary Poppins
2. Anne of Green Gables/Avonlea
3. The Wedding Singer
4. Little Women
5. The Day After Tomorrow
6. Girls Just Want to Have Fun
7. Toy Story
8. CARS

Tag 8 people for this :
1. Gretchen
2. Julie P
3. Doris
4. Sarah
5-8. whoever else wants to!

Right now...

I got this survey from the fabulous Lisa Bearnson.

Out of my window: The only one I can see out of: the big huge trampoline that Santa brought the kids :) Hasn't been used in a few days due to sickies. :(
I am wearing: black knit capris and a gigantic East High sweatshirt. I really need to get a BHS one but this is just so dang comfy!
I am hearing: My husband curse at the Mario Kart race LOL
I am thinking: That my daughter is probably still awake in her bed.
I am thankful for: everything in my life, good & bad because it means I am ALIVE!
I am creating: a birthday present for someone special
I am going: to be getting my braces off on Wednesday! Eeek!!!
I am hoping: that the rest of this week goes by quickly
I am reading: Just finished a book last night, Final Justice by Fern Michaels. Also in the middle of Rockabye by Rebecca Woolf.
Around the house: there is MESS everywhere :( Sickies does not bode well for household accomplishments!
One of my favorite things: cinnamon gummy bears
A few plans for the rest of the week: Costco tomorrow, Braces off on Wednesday, hopefully McClane snuggling on Thursday, HSM3 on Friday, cleaning on Saturday, & WICKED on Sunday! WOOTWOOT!
I am thankful for: my family, my home, our vehicles, money for groceries, health, and my scrapbook room :)

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!

What a fun but exhausting day! Felt like blogging but have no energy to organize & edit thoughts or pictures :) So how bout a fun Christmas survey!

Egg nog or Hot Chocolate?
Hot Chocolate! With a pinch of instant coffee and some Peppermint Mocha creamer MMMMMMMM

Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree?
Usually he does, in SANTA print wrapping paper. But this year he had a hard time finding cute enough paper ( ;) ) plus the things that he brought were on the large side so he piled them all into the.biggest.gift.bag. EVER!

Colored lights on tree/house or white?
Colors please! White is too "vanilla" for me!

Do you hang misteltoe?
Yes! This year it was hung in the arch that leads to the hallway. I have enjoyed many kisses under it this year from the hubs AND my babes :)

When do you put your decorations up?
The weekend after Thanksgiving

Favorite holiday memory as a child?
Unwrapping our childhood ornaments every year.

When and how did you learn the truth about Santa?
I'm sorry, what truth? Cause round these parts, if you don't believe in Santa, you don't get gifts!!!

How do you decorate your Christmas tree?
Colored lights, a lit star on top, homemade and specially bought ornaments from our childhood and the kids last 5 & 6 years. They are all touchable and lovable!

Snow! Love it or dread it?
It's great to look at and play in for a bit. I wish we got more here but I know I'd probably hate it if we had TONS.

Do you remember your favorite gift?
I think that would be a toss up between the year I got my own phone line - 631-BUNS thankyouverymuch :) and the year my mom set me up with contacts.

What’s the most important thing about the holidays for you?
Teaching my kids (and remembering myself) the true meaning for the holidays, spending copious time with family, friends, and good food is fabu too!

What is your favorite holiday dessert?
I think that would be the Pretzel Hugs I made this year. I used Candy Cane flavored Hugs this time and they were SO yummy!!!

What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Putting cookies out for Santa and reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the Christmas story from the Bible.

What tops your tree?
A star with colored lights.

Which do you prefer, giving or receiving?
BOTH!

What is your favorite Christmas song?
O Holy Night and the one that Aly & Aj came out with a few years ago - The Greatest Time of Year

Candy canes?
Yes! Especially in hot cocoa :)

Favorite Christmas movie?
The Santa Clause movies! You know, the ones with Tim Allen.

What do you leave for Santa?
Cookies & Milk