Getting crafty

The Santa's in my life support my vices and got me 2 black and white Walter Anderson prints this year. I have already painted them and wanted to share.

I, also, got 101 cookie cutters that I can't wait to use in the very near future.

On a side note, I am very excited about my bulletin board at school. Wes helped me with the title, and I just thought of these triangle people one night while watching TV. It turned out better than I expected. I am certain no one cares about this but me. Since this is MY blog, you will be subjected to it. LOL!

The white snowflakes have trivia questions on them. :)

Until next time....

XOXOXOXOXO

Whatcha been doin'?

This is the catch up blog....

Wes and I had a wonderful holiday season. We slept late, decorated, ate great food, shopped, visited friends and family, and laughed a lot. It was relaxing and possibly the best holiday we've had, ever!!

We celebrated Christmas Eve with the movie, Tron. We ate BBQ chicken and opened presents. It was soooo fantastic. We both loved our gifts. I stayed up until 1pm playing with my new toys and trying on my new outfits. Wes always out does me in the gift giving department!!! Of course, I don't have a single picture from that night. :(

Christmas Day we traveled through the snow (okay, snow flurries) to Kosciusko to par-tay with my parents, sisters, and brother in-laws. I had a such a great time. I love it when all three of the girls are at home together. We gossip, solve the worlds problems, and laugh like it is nobody's business. Wes went hunting with my dad and (surprisingly) killed another deer. We have had many delicious meals from this man versus beast experience. This is the bacon wrapped venison tenderloin I prepared. It was yummy.

Once we got back to Gulfport, we did a few chores. We un-decorated, shopped, returned a few Christmas presents, dined out, went to the movies, did a little bit of school work, and toured the Nina and the Pinta. They were docked in Gulfport over the holiday. Honestly, it was a bit costly; however, it was interesting to get perspective on the courage that Christopher Columbus and his crew had to have in order to brave the ocean in such a small and open vessel.

Notice how long my hair is... OMG, I can't even believe it.

 We rang in the New Year by celebrating our friend, Julie's wedding to Jason. She threw a great party with wonderful food and friends. Wes and I were all dressed up, and we danced in 2011. Once again, no pics.

Happy New Year to all of you. I hope your year has gotten off to a fabulous start!!

Until next time...

XOXOXOXOXOXOX

I still believe..

Because most of the company that I keep range from five to ten years old, I often get asked if I believe in Santa Claus. My answer is always and without a doubt, YES! The kids closer to 10 doubt my sincerity with their eyes and facial expressions, but what they don't know is that I am telling the truth.

My parents have never admitted to me that Santa is not real. For 29 years, I have always received gifts that say, "from: Santa." I believed in Santa so much and for so long, I don't think I will ever not believe. It is just seems unthinkable to me.

Now, you may be saying...well, Mrs. Morehead, you may be a little on the crazy side. I assure you; I am not. I know that a jolly man dressed in red doesn't slide down my chimney, eat cookies, and leave gifts. This would probably freak me out a little. I do believe in the spirit of giving. Every gift I receive lights a spark in my heart and that spark puts a smile on my face; especially, when I get a gift I didn't expect. It lets me know someone was thinking of me. Someone thought I was worthy. Someone wanted to share with me. These people are my Santa Claus. These acts of kindness keep me believing.

God gave us all the greatest gift. The gift of his son, Jesus. For me believing in Santa Claus, is really believing in something great, something bigger than me, something that is full of joy!

Do you believe?

Until next time...

XOXOXOXO

How do you celebrate?

This past week at school, we talked about Christmas in Mexico. Before each lesson, I asked the kids to share some of the ways that they celebrate Christmas every year. It was such a joy to hear the excitement in their voices as they described putting up lights, decorating trees, baking cookies for Santa, singing, and visiting with their families.

My sisters and I were lucky enough to have some great Christmas traditions of our own growing up. We always opened presents from one another and our parents on Christmas Eve, and then struggled to fall asleep as we anxiously awaited Santa. Literally, visions of sugar plums danced in our heads. We would leave flashlights and socks by our beds so that when (not if) we got up at 3am, our parents wouldn't hear us sneaking into the living room to see what Santa had left. It was such a fun time. It is those memories that still make me feel uncontrollable excitement at Christmas time.

I know this Christmas there will be many children wondering where Santa is this year, and the magic that is in their hearts will fade a little. It is my Christmas pray that these boys and girls will not give up on the magic. That they will find joy in the lights of a Christmas tree in someones window, a song they hear on the radio, in the belief that Jesus is alive in their hearts.

Support programs like Toys for Tots and The Angel Tree. Give a little magic to a child this year.

Share a comment below on your favorite Christmas memories.

Until next time...

XOXOXOXO

Black Friday

Black Friday for me has always been something I could take or leave. I have never really keep up with the sales or felt too much excitement over the shopping experience. I have gone shopping on Black Friday and felt like a crazy person afterwards.

This year, I think I have a different outlook on Black Friday. I have already looked at lots of the Black Friday ads, and there a few things that I want to buy that are really great deals. While I might regret this later, I think I will venture out before sunrise, fight the crowds, and see if I can snag any of these great sales. I have my eyes on Target and Wal-Mart along with the rest of the crazies, I am sure.

If you are interested in what is going to be on sale the Friday after Thanksgiving go to www.bfads.net . Here you can look at each stores ad by clicking on the adscans link on the left side of the page or just look at a list of items on sale by simply clicking your desired store. Register for free and you can make a printable shopping list.

Happy Thanksgiving and happy shopping. If you find an unbelievable sale, leave a comment below.

Until next time.......

XOXOXOXO

Butterfly

Lately, I have been the social butterfly if I do say so myself. It all started with the Rocky Horror Picture show. Yes, you read that correctly. I subjected not only myself but several of my friends to this once again this year. The movie itself is horrendous, but who doesn't like throwing rice, wearing party hats, shooting water guns, yelling, throwing toilet paper that I got for free, and dancing all inside a building where these things would normally be prohibited? It was a BLAST! Then it was out on the town to dance the night away.

That was all fine and dandy until 7am Saturday morning came around, and it was time for me and my cotton mouth to get out of bed and get ready for an 11am USM football game. I would not have minded this at all, but the Eagles are not at the top of their game. I sat out in the HAWT sun, watching them play terrible ball and asking Wes every five minutes, "Can we go now?" That night it was off to bed early because the next day was the SAINTS game!!!

Wes and I spent the entire day in NOLA getting all "jazzed" up for the game. This really should be a post in its self, but I will just say it was tons of fun! Wes wore his Steelers jersey, left his terrible towel in the truck, and watched the Saints lay the smack down. GEAUX SAINTS!!! I should probably not put this in writing, but there were a couple of times that I did clap for the Steelers...whoops. :(

Then there was a crazy work week, and I came down with a terrible cold. That always happens at the worst times. Then it was off to Tupelo to celebrate my sisters birthday. It was so wonderful to just relax and not have to do a thing but shop for good deal :). Angela was the hostess with the mostess.

And now this weekend, I am off to NOLA again for a bachorlette party.

Kind of a side note....

Two things I am really excited about right now:

1. The amazing holiday deals I hope to get with Jenny's advise.
2. Holiday baking.

Until next time...

XOXOXOXOXO

HaPpY HoWlAwEeN

Here's to a FRIGHTFUL night!