Christmas Recap- Alabama

As I mentioned before, our Christmas Junket started in Alabama. We had a great visit with Matt's family (my family now too) at his sister Britton's home. Coco (Matt's mom) and Dave were able to visit as well.

With McAlister's Sweet Tea in hand we headed out on our trip.

Scout was excited as you can see.

The First morning I was a stand in mom at Meredith's Christmas Party

We went to a Japanese Steakhouse for dinner. YUM! Is it bad that I love those places? Picture is of Jake as Spiderman.

The kids love Scout's crate. Britton don't hate me that I posted these pics. I swear readers... she is a great and loving mom.

And Yes... AnnElise took her naps in the crate.

We opened presents and cooked great meals. Sorry no pics.

I did make Jake a shirt that says, "Uncle Matt is my Homeboy"

We got in the Christmas Spirit and went on a train ride at Noccalula Falls

Did I mention it was Star Wars themed

Next in the Recap..

Michigan and the Baby Jesus Birthday Party

What's Cookin' Good Lookin'

I think I'm in Love with a Kitchen

Ouchie Wa-Wa

The Coolest Band-Aids You'll Ever Wear

I'd probably have one for a Dance Off

Bandages

Home again... Home again

The Ishees made it home from their Christmas Junket.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with loved ones.

Ours involved:
Kindergarten Classrooms
Hibachi Grills
Candy Making
Trips to Dirt Cheap
A Star Wars Christmas
Driving through Mountains
Costco
A wild 1st grade classroom
Yummy bolognese
Dinner with friends
A Baby Jesus Birthday Party
Matching Pajamas and Fleeces
And an exhausting trip home

Photos to come!!!

Puppy Cousins

Harper and Scout all Tuckered Out!


We are currently at my parents house in Michigan enjoying a white Christmas.
Notice the cotton ball trophy and milk jug behind the puppies. Those will most likely come into play in a future post. A hint is that they are games we play for the Happy Birthday Baby Jesus Party on Christmas Eve.

My Favorite Christmas Movies

It's a Wonderful Life


Home Alone 2


Family Stone


Elf



Love Actually



Charlie Brown


Funny Farm (not really a Christmas movie but the last part always makes me laugh)

How the Grinch Stole Christmas


Luckily I have my shopping done and today my family is going to watch movies all day.. So fired up!!!

Tis the Season... for Christmas Cards!!

Here is one of our pictures from our Christmas card this year.

Scout looks miserable.

Dream English Cottage

One of my favorite holiday movies in The Holiday.

Personally the best character in the movie is

Rose Hill Cottage.

This is Kate Winslet's characters home. Hollywood actually built this entire set, but it doesn't bother me.

Maybe one day I'll spend my Christmas holiday in a small english town in a cottage like this. Maybe I'll look like Cameron Diaz.

Maybe I'll just take long baths, drink cocoa and read all of these books.

And maybe, just maybe Matt will start looking like this guy:

Maybe with the help of this:

DIY: Noel Sign

Make your own Potterybarn Inspired Noel sign

This is Potterybarn's Sign

I found this one on Stories of A to Z along with instructions

My Never Gonna Happen Wish List

If money weren't an object..

These items are what I'd ask for for Christmas

Ray Ban Aviators



Hunter Rain Boots







Canon SLR Digital (not sure which one I want though)





Eat, Pray, Love Movie (this one is very doable)





Kate Spade Flash Flat







A Personal Trainer





Not to over do it but everything in my size from the 2010 J.Crew Xmas Catalog