On a Roll!

Wow, I've been on a roll with this blogging thing! Finally keeping good on my word to update it more often!

It's now Sunday afternoon and I'm just winding down from having 5 days off from work and it was felt amazing! As always, it went by way too fast, but I don't mind when every moment is so good.

Started off with my birthday Tuesday, the girls at work decorated my desk, made me some cupcakes and got me a very nice gift card to Express. We then went out to lunch and had a great time (picture below). It helped that that Tuesday was my last day of work for the week. Adam came over Tuesday night and made me dinner, chicken fettecini alfredo, yum! A little wine, yummy food and great conversation was a great end to my actual birthday.

Adam and I actually decided to celebrate my birthday last night, because we both were busy and went home for Thanksgiving. So he made another great dinner (steaks, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, and garlic bread), tried to go to the Holidazzle parade, but were too late so we decided to go to downtown St. Paul and go ice skating instead. It was the first day the rink had opened so all with it being the grand opening all the skates were free to rent! We then walked through Rice Park and looked at the lights. I LOVE CHRISTMAS! It was a great way to spend the night!



Thanksgiving was great, we had a fabulous meal and and played a few family games. My sister and I went to Express at Midnight because everything in the store was 40% off. I got a lot of Christmas presents there. We got up around 7am on Black Friday and did some more shopping. Target, Khols, and JCPenny were our stops....got some awesome deals! Mostly Christmas presents, but I did get a couple pair of boots that were regularly $110 for $29.99...what a steal!

Saturday I threw a baby shower for my best friend Abbey....it was a lot of fun. So good to see all the girls again and I love spending time with Abbey's mom and grandma as well. They all helped me set up (it was at abbey's mom's house...my house just isn't big enough). It was a brunch so I made an egg casserole, french toast casserole, lemon crumble muffins, fruit salad and a cake. I had quite the baking to do the night before, which my mom generously helped me with! It all turned out great and I think everyone had a great time...cant' wait for that little girl to get here in February!

the girls :)

Decorations and buffet

Mama to be and me

Work girls and I at Olive Garden for my birthday lunch

Today Adam and I are going to go pick out a Christmas tree and get it all set up...Since I am heading to Vegas for a month on Jan 3rd for work, I wanted to get it as soon as I could so I could enjoy it! Meatball subs for dinner, tree decorateing and Christmas music sounds like a great Sunday to me....and a little football. I'm watching the Vikings game while bloggins....we're winning!!! Finally...after firing Chili, I'd say it's about time!

May you all have a wonderful holiday season, and hopefully not forget the reason for the season! :) Happy Sunday!

Even the Pups need a little Thanksgiving...

Happy Thanksgiving :)

It's badger football time...

And boy was it cold! The game was fun to go to, despite the frigid rainy weather. I think it took a good 2 hours to warm up after the game. It was a blow out..I with Wisconsin beat Indiana by like 60 points...seriously crazy. We had a great time, hanging out with friends, going to dinner with Adam's grandma, and even enjoying some football!

And now I'm gearing up for a 2 day work week, my birthday, Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping, Abbey's baby shower I'm throwing, and a day filled with Christmas tree hunting and decorating...and I can't wait :)

New Day

I failed. Again. Sorry! Life just gets so busy and I continuously push off blogging. I will change it. Maybe. At least I'll try. Deal?

Life has been pretty good lately. Busy as a bee, but loving every moment! It's a very busy week this week, I have 2 classes in town for work, so it's some long days and late nights. But it's all worth it because Adam and I are going to Madison this weekend to go to a Badgers game. Yes, I'm not a Badger fan, but I thought it would be a fun weekend for us, and with the Gopher's being a horrible team, I figure I can take a small hiatus and be a Badger fan, for a day. However, you will never hear me utter being a Packer fan...mark my words. As bad as the Vikings can get, I won't be their fan. As much as Adam can try and persuade me :)

With my birthday coming up, work, Thanksgiving, Christmas and getting ready for my month in Vegas, it's going to be a busy couple of months. Hopefully I can keep up on blogging, but I can't make any promises.