Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Oh December...

I had all these good intentions to do lots of baking and decorating and adding fun posts to our blog this month, but you had other ideas for us. So to catch everyone up; we have been busy celebrating Birthdays, attending Ugly Sweater & Company Christmas parties, eating too much, sleeping too little and enjoying this chilly weather together!

We have lots to share with everyone in the coming year - can't believe we're on the 10 day countdown to 2011 already.  It has definitely been a year to remember, but we are anxious to move on to the new year and find out what's in store for our little family ;)

Monday, November 29, 2010

Outside the snow is falling

And friends are calling yoo hoo... ♫

Now that we're officially past Thanksgiving, it's time to bring on the Christmas cheer! This past weekend was spent enjoying family, food and of course braving the Black Friday sales. On Saturday my Mother-In-Law and I went searching for new ornaments for our tree, I have decided to do a "Candy Land" theme this year and we got some really great deals on all sorts of gingerbread and candy decorations, check out this nutcracker we found for only $10!


I am loving this wreath:


 "Not the gumdrop buttons"  <- Who said this?


If you answered Gingy from Shrek, 
give yourself a pat on the back!


Along with loads of shopping and yummy turkey, we were treated to a white Thanksgiving! It made for some cute photo opportunities for Christmas cards, here's a sneak peek of a few of them:










Also we're 10 days away from a pretty important date, my BIRTHDAY ;)
 & 2 short days away from 25 Days of Christmas!

<3 The Williams

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Giving Thanks this Thanksgiving

As we near the end of twenty-ten, we can look back and see the strain that the dwindling economy has put on many households this year. This is why, this Thanksgiving I would like to take the time to concentrate on the good in our lives. Blessings can be both BIG and small and no matter who you are, you surely have something to be thankful for this year.
Who does not thank for little will not thank for much. - Estonian proverb
On the top of my list, I am thankful for my loving, supportive husband. I am also thankful for; the roof over our heads, our health, our jobs, the food in our bellies and our family and friends. I am also grateful for our troops who sacrifice being with their families to keep us safe, The Red Cross and other volunteers who helped after the earthquake in Haiti and the cap that stopped the oil leak in the Gulf - Hooray!!

On a less serious note, I am also thankful for; chocolate, comfy clothes, warm blankets and music that touches the soul :)

Now it's your turn, what are ya'll thankful for this Thanksgiving?

<3 The Williams

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Words of Wisdom

Sometimes we can all use some "Words of Wisdom", enjoy!

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come...
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.

<3 The Williams

Christmas Lovelies

'Tis the season... I am considering doing "25 days of Christmas," 
a post everyday day from December 1st until Christmas Day
of all different kinds of Christmas lovelies, what do ya'll think?


Grandiflora Home & Garden - Lynden, Washington

I may also include other things such as;
crafts, recipes, charities and gift ideas!

And for those of you who think I've flipped my lid,
don't worry Thanksgiving posts are on their way :)~

<3 The Williams