Thanksgiving came and went - we played cards, ate way too much, watched football, closed down a roadhouse, conquered Black Friday and I only took a few pictures. #fail
So here is a short photo round up of the past week:
I have conquered pumpkin cookies and vanilla frosting - both of which were HOMEMADE. Ba-zing
I rode on my uncle's Harley Davidson in the Christmas parade right behind the Legion Flag Corps.
This little 9 year old is the bomb. She came into my life when she was about 8 months old and I can't believe she's so grown up now. Literally, she has grown up. Look at the picture below - I am almost three times her age and she is only about 7 or 8 inches shorter than I am. She's going to be a baller for sure.
Look at that magical Christmas tree - 1 of 3 in the house. Niner (as I will call her on this blog, until she turns ten) had us all decorating about 10 minutes after we got home from Thanksgiving dinner. It looks like Santa's Secret Workshop in Anderson County!
Black Friday is not for the faint of heart. My mom wanted to get a 50" TV from Wal-Mart that went on-sale at 5 am. So we rose at 3 a.m. drove to Wally World and I am pretty sure that all the TV vouchers were claimed around 2 am. So, instead of a TV we got some other gifts (not near as exciting as a TV but people I purchased gifts for read this blog so I'll be secretive) and headed to the city where I was fortunate enough to get Mabel.
This is Mabel - she is beautiful. She is Martha Stewart's child - find her here. She has two baby calves that I haven't yet named or acquired but they are little prep dishes (of course I can't find them on Macy's.com so no link, sorry).
Kansas Sampler is a Wildcat's purple haven. Soooooo much purple and awesome clothing. More gifts purchased but what I really wanted was a purple pool table. Someday when I make one million dollars I'll have one.
Oh! Also in photography news, I am getting ready to order our Christmas cards and this year they are adorned with photos from sweet Wrenn Bird photography. Seriously, the gal works magic behind the camera and incorporates color and light. My reaction: wowza! We had a great time and here are a few of my favorites from the shoot.
Anyhow, that's the random stuff going on in my life. Thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday I only have about 7 or 8 gifts left to buy. That's it. I am so on top of my game this year. Now all I need to do is send out Christmas cards, decorate the house, get a tree and wrap everything. Easy peasy now that I am not in grad school - just let DVR'd episodes of Law & Order: SVU play in the background and I"ll be set to go.
K-State plays Texas on Saturday. If we win, we're probably headed for the Tostito's Fiesta Bowl and will be the outright Big 12 Champs. I won't discuss the other alternative, because it ain't gonna happen. Believe, people. #EMAW
Where are you at with Christmas shopping and decorating? Did anyone get any great deals over the weekend?
Oh! Congrats to friends Jenny and Mark on their Thanksgiving engagement - check out the story here. They are so sweet!
Until next time,
~ Buzzard ~
I'm not a Black Friday person - it scares me. The ladies I work with do and they come back with all sorts of horror stories. I'm a wimp!
ReplyDeleteI am almost done with the shopping - got a few I can't figure out yet.
Our little 4ft tree is up! We put it up early this year so we can enjoy it! I love your dress in the photos - they are all really good!
My mom and I do black friday every year - it's more of a tradition than anything else but we usually get really good deals and the last two years my husband has yet as well to pack a tv he wanted! I need to update my blog with a Thanksgiving/the past few weeks post as well - your pictures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are amazing! Wrenn does awesome work! All of them would be good Christmas card candidates. :) Adam and I celebrated our 40th Thanksgiving dinner together this year, crazy! Each year we have four Thanksgivings and this is our tenth year together. There was lots of good food, family and relaxing. My mom, sister, grandma, and aunts went black Friday shopping. We aren't hard core like you, we got to Legends at 9am and I was able to get a few gifts knocked out. Christmas decorating won't happen until finals are over. You can come be my personal decorator and shopper in the meantime! The tree looks awesome and 'Niner' has probably grown a foot since I saw her last. I hope I can see you this weekend before the game!
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