Top 2 Tuesday: Christmas Memories

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one.

On Christmas Eve, my parents used to make me and my brother go to bed early so that we would be asleep when Santa came to deliver presents. Of course being giddy and really wanting to open presents prevented us from having any sleep that night. So my parents would make noises downstairs that sounded like Santa coming down the chimney and delivering our presents. They were very believable!
                                                 

two.

Every year, my church has a Christmas Eve service where we worship and light candles. I can't remember a year that I didn't attend. It's just perfect to be surrounded by the church family while remembering the true reason we celebrate Christmas. Singing O Holy Night and lighting the candles is our way of celebrating Jesus' birthday :)

Of course memories are made every Christmas and I can't wait to make some new ones this year!

Some from last year...

Please excuse my brother and his shirtless self!

I can't wait for Christmas to just be here already! Happy Tuesday friends!

Miscellany Monday

It's time for a random Monday! Go link up!

uno. The weather in Florida has been rainy and gloomy. Boo.

dos. I got my grades for last semester! 3 A's and 1 B!

tres. My whole family has been getting the stomach flu. So far, just me and my sister have been the lucky ones. If I miss a few days of blogging in the near future, you know why...

cuatro. Last night I went to ICE with my boyfriend and sister. I had a blast and the ice was beautiful! It was 9 degrees in the exhibit so we had to wear those ugly blue parkas. We also got to catch a Christmas show that the hotel was featuring. Overall, a great time and I can't wait to go next year.

cinco. Today I am going to start my Christmas present wrapping. It always takes me so long because I am such a perfectionist. Ugh.

seis. I'm loving the time I took off from work. I still have today and tomorrow off :)

siete. Christmas and 2011 are almost upon us!

Quick Post Friday!

I apologize for not posting yesterday and posting late today but I have been so busy!

Last night I went to the Christmas party for the bridal company I work for and it was so much fun :)

This is the boyfriend and I right after the party when we got to his house.

I got my nails done today! They are festive and I LOVE the nail art my nail lady, Stephanie did. Isn't it cute?

Have a wonderful weekend and I can't wait to tell you all how my weekend was on Monday!

A Wee Bit of Me Wednesdays

{one} Did you buy a Christmas tree this year?My dad bought one this year :) An 8-footer!

{two} What is your favorite holiday tradition?I actually have two- one is that my family opens presents right after midnight on Christmas Eve and the other is sitting on "Santa's" lap at my boyfriend's house. I have pics here.

{three} Do you open your gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?Christmas Eve

{four} At what age did you stop believing in Santa Claus?I was in the second grade...so I was 7 years old.

{five} Do you fill stockings?"Santa" does...aka my mom.

{six} Handmade presents or store bought presents?Store bought presents. Wish I had time to make some cute little crafts though.

{seven} Do you have a favorite Christmas meal?Actually, no not really. My family does have a formal Christmas dinner every year but we change up the meal.

{eight} Is your Christmas tree real or artificial?Real real real  :)

{nine} What is your favorite Christmas song?"All I Want for Christmas is You" by Mariah Carey

{ten} Did you send out Christmas cards this year?No I have not. I usually buy Christmas cards to give to my friends but I didn't do that either. When I am older and have a family I will send out Christmas cards with the cute little family pics. I just LOVE those.

Top Two Tuesday: Games

Scrabble

I am obsessed with this game! I have the game on my computer and play all of the time whenever I am bored. I can't stand it when "Maven", the computer, beats me by coming up with some ridiculous word that no one has heard of. I get so competitive, it's quite sad.

&

Apples to Apples

OMG this game is so much fun! I have played this before at a few parties and it is so funny to see what people put down to coincide with the adjectives. Definitely play this if you haven't yet!

Miscellany Monday

Happy Monday friends :)

one. Although this weekend was incredibly busy, it was a success! I worked a lot at the restaurant as usual and on Saturday I helped serve a party that was for a wonderful cause. The party benefited Army wives that have lost their soldiers. The guests were so nice and it was a pleasure being a part of it.

two. Today is my absolute last day of school this semester! Finally! I can't wait to enjoy my winter break and the holidays with my family and friends. 

three. This Thursday I have a Christmas party to go to for Blush, the wedding planning company I work for. It's a combination party with two other companies in the industry, Rhodes Studios and Soundwave Entertainment. My boyfriend's family owns Rhodes Studios which is a wedding videography and photography company. If you live in the Orlando area or want to have your wedding in this area, check these companies out! The party should be FUN and I can't wait to post pictures.

four. It's another cold day in Florida! I'll have to make sure I am nice and bundled up today before going to lunch with the boyfriend.

five. This Friday I get my nails done. I desperately need a fill on my acrylics. I can't stand when they are grown out.

six. My friend Hannah leaves for England on Saturday :( I am excited for her but I will miss her so much!

seven. This weekend I am going to the Gaylord Palm's ICE exhibit. I am beyond excited to go and it should be fun spending quality time with the boyfriend and possibly the family. My family has now said it's a maybe for them but Rusty and I will be going fo sho.  

Have a wonderful day!

Fun Friday

Go link up with Jen!

My weekend doesn't really consist of much fun because I will be working all weekend. BLAH. Homework and work consumes my life.

BUT

No more homework after this weekend! Yay :)

So since this weekend will be quite boring for me, I decided to share with y'all some of my Christmas decorations.

  

I made this picture frame when I was little. It's puzzle pieces that were painted green and glued to a picture frame. Very easy and cute DIY Christmas gift!

"Sno' Doubt About It Jesus Loves You"

Everyone in the family :)

Happy Friday everyone! Have a wonderful weekend!