So I was hoping to do an OK Thursday post...but it looks like that will have to wait until next week seeing that it's Friday already! Wow did this week just fly by or what?

I just got back from the city, I was a little nervous about driving there since I never really have before. When we lived closer to it we usually took public transportation when going to the flower show, museums, or shopping. But now that we're about an hour away it only makes sense to drive there.

My stepdaughter had her music audition today for one of the colleges she applied to and not knowing what the traffic would be like or where I would be parking, we left pretty early to give ourselves extra time. However, as we got closer and every light decided to turn red on us I realized that I better just drop her off at the building she needed to be at and search for parking on my own. So I drove around for about 15 minutes and realized I didn't have any cash on me to park in a parking garage, but luckily I found a neighborhood apartment complex with a suitable parking lot and just hoped that I wouldn't get a ticket! 20 minutes later, after warming up with her musical pieces, she sang for the music administration and we were already on our way home! PS... she said it went really well, fingers crossed!

It's funny how you build up the excitement, the nerves, and the butterflies in your stomach for weeks and moments before your big day (whatever it may be) and you do what you have to do and then it's done! But now the waiting begins all over again and this is her top choice, so send your good vibes and think good thoughts for us because now the nerves and the butterflies will start to grow again for the news of the acceptance letter!

Before I say goodbye and wish you a good weekend here are some photos of our Christmas tree...we always make sure all of the kids are home to pick out a tree and decorate, it's one of my favorite family traditions. So they better come back even when they're in college, no matter what!

We made these ornaments last year using scrapbook paper!

Here we are putting up our photo ornaments from Ocean Side Bride...check out her Etsy shop!

I'm hoping to collect more owl ornaments and decorate a mini tree with all of them! 

I love having the tree in front of the window, it reminds me of the old fashion holiday movies! 

What are some of your holiday traditions? Happy Weekend! 

I need another week...

I feel like I need another week to catch up on things, I can't believe it's already Wednesday night and almost December?! WHAT?!!! My hubby was on vacation until yesterday, so when he is home all week I always fall behind because, well I just want to spend time with him and do nothing else! What's wrong with that! So now this week I am playing catch up on my editing and posts for All Women Stalk and on reading all my favorite blogs. So forgive me if I haven't stopped by in a week and thank you all for the lovely hair complements, I'm so happy I cut it and that everyone loves it too!!


xoxo

It's OK Thanksgiving Thursday!!

I'm a little late with this and have been a little busy around here with the holiday and having the kids and hubby on vacation, it has just been nice to spend some family time together away from the blogging world.

I hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving with their family and friends, today I'm still thinking of those hit by Hurricane Sandy and hope that everyone was able to enjoy a hot turkey meal whether they are still in Red Cross shelters or bunked up tight at a friend's house.

I'm not sure about you, but I just don't believe in stores opening up at 8pm and 10pm on Thanksgiving night for sales, it's called Black Friday and that's what day it should be on. Thanksgiving is a time for family and for tradition. Those who have to work the sales should be at home with their families and shouldn't have to worry about leaving the holiday celebration earlier. I really would love to see the holiday taken back from the stores and the media who push these sales...leave Thanksgiving alone and let all the stores stay closed until Friday morning.

So let's get on to It's OK Thursday...




It's OK...
That my family is loud, curses, and acts crazy on Thanksgiving because if they didn't it just wouldn't be the same!  To exercise before eating Thanksgiving dinner and still think, "Wow I can't believe I'm exercising on Thanksgiving!" To still feel hungry after eating Thanksgiving dinner, pie and other desserts!  To write my OK Thursday when it's almost Friday!  That I want another tattoo on my forearm to go next to my owl tattoo That I still love seeing my parents together even though they have been divorced for over 10 years.  To not want to go out Christmas shopping for anyone! 
Some photos from Thanksgiving...

My mom, sisters, and I...

My dad, sisters, and I...

My hubby...tomorrow we will be celebrating 7 years together since the day we met and next April will be our 3rd wedding anniversary! I LOVE YOU BABE! xoxo