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Guess who's back ladies?

Christmas Dana... in Full Effect! 

I have been trying so hard to make time to get our house in the proper "Christmas order" ... and I think I am finally almost there! It has not been an easy task I tell ya ... I just haven't had that Christmas spirit yet :( But now I do!!

So here's what I'm workin with so far ... 

Tree is done! 

Thank you sweet little 8lb pound baby Jesus! ;)

You really can't see it that great in this pic which is so sad because I used burlap this year and it's super cute! Burlap and red ribbon coming down and then burlap bows throughout ... I love burlap! 

I will try to take some close ups this week and post later :) 

Christmas pillows are out :) 

Instead of doing my usual garland with lights up the staircase I tried something different this year 

I did real wreaths, then stuck in some little pine cones and berrys that I got in a box of like 40 probably from Target ... and then tied some bows on and tied them to the railing. I think it's a nice different look than what I've done before, although Chris liked the garland better and said this looked a little "Grandma-ish" haha then quickly retracted his statement when he saw my face turn sad LOL ... now he says he likes it ... 

Mmmm hmmm ... I think someone might just be saying that?!? 

Anywho, I like them ... :) Wish they had lights on them though! 

What do you think? 

Mantle is done ... 

Ugh again you can't really see :(

Those are my absolute favorite in the whole world stockings from Ballards!
Had them 3 years and still loving them more and more each year!

How cute are these white snowy, glittery pine cones that I got at House by JSD, 

my fave holiday decor store! 

(And who also happen to be my friends and are doing our flowers for the wedding!!)

Now onto the kid's trees ... 

Ella & Ava's Tree :) 

(Kinda looks different and more clear without the lights on)

Each year they get different little personalized ornaments...

Fun little ways to remember what they were into or did each year :) 

Jake has a mini UK/Sports themes tree ...

He needs to get some more ornaments on his ha ... this year I think it will start being fun to see what he is into and what ornaments to get him :) 

Drumroll Please ... 

Frankie's Tree ;) 

That's right, he even has special little ornaments with his sweet little picturesque face in the frames ha! 

People get him ornaments every year and I always pick up a couple cute ones, so I decided this year it's time for his own tree :) it's in the kitchen next to his special mat his Aunt Emily's got us lol 

And lastly, our handy dandy countdown sign is now up ... 

(I wrote this today for Thursday when the kids are here so no the days are not accurate ha!)

But isn't that sign fun? 

We used it in some of our engagement photos also! Can't wait to see those! 

Who watched the Victoria Secret Fashion Show tonight?

Never.Eating.Again

Hahaha I kid, I kid ... but no really, I mean could I please have one of their bodies or maybe just a part of one of their bodies for Christmas?? How can we add that to the wishlist? ;) 

JB outdid himself I thought! He was pretty good! 

His voice is a lot deeper now ... but he still sounded pretty good! 

I thought it was a great show! 

Gotta hit the sack, early closing in the morning, appointments, office work, then Ugly Christmas Sweater Party to attend that I still have nothing to wear yet for, guess I will be running tomorrow to find an ugly sweater! Pics to come, they should be good ... Im forcing Chris to wear a turtleneck bahahaha! 

XO Lovelies, 

Elf Update ...

You may remember our elf, Mr. Jingles ...
 the kids love him... this year for some reason they actually are enjoying him more I think. Literally as soon as Jake opens his eyes he is ready to run around the house and look for him.
If the girls wake up before us, I can hear them tip toeing around the house whispering "he's not in here, look in there, where is he??" ... haha it is hysterical!
He is a sneaky little thing let me tell ya!

The first day he appeared, he brought elf "friends" for the kids ... ones they can actually TOUCH and cuddle and play with. They carry them around everywhere, its cute!

They walked into the Dining Room to eat breakfast before school and were SO surprised to see him! 

How cute are those little elves? 

They all named them ... Rosie, Lilly & Nugget haha

He also brought letters from Santa!!!!

Don't think he forgot my baby ....

hahahahaha ;) 

So now that he has arrived, he's been up to lots of stuff... 
He hid in a glass in the cabinet ...

This took the kids literally almost an hour to find ... they were PANICKED he forgot to come that morning 

Jake's army men tied him up in his room and held him hostage until Jake got home from school haha... 

On my birthday he brought donuts for everyone for breakfast and then some mini ones for himself ...

IF one were to happen to try to make those ... let me tell you that I am sure it would take a VERY long time! They were little, small and look very tediously made haha :) Perfect for an elf however! 

Then last week he missed the snow and the North Pole so he was actually outside in some snow next to the car that they spotted while about to leave for school ... this was another panicked morning, the entire time they were getting ready they couldn't find him and thought he didn't come again ...

Then there he was! 
In some snow! 

He has been very tricky this year, and I can't wait to see what else he has up his sleeve lol :)

Fa La La La ....
Tis the Season ;)

XO,
Mr. Jingles & Dana  PS. Please if you haven't already ... go to Miss Katie's Blog today, read the story of a sweet girl in need of your prayers and donations! Even if it's only $5, donate something ... every little bit counts!  It's Christmas and there is not a better time to give to someone who needs it more than we do!  Blessings! 

Panties & Headbands :)

Well before I start with my new favorite headbands on Etsy ... I must share the fun night I had last night...

The Annual Girl's Christmas Panty Party
Hosted By: The Beautiful Miss Dana #2 ;) lol 

How pretty is that little lady and her hostess-ness?? Love her!!

She did it right let me tell you ... when we walked up to the front door she had little cute drinks on ice for you to grab before you even walked in the door! Now THAT is a hostess ha

Look at this cute Christmas decor :)

I mean it was the CUTEST thing I have ever seen!

Pretty ladies!  
Had so much fun with all these girls! 

 About to listen to a cute poem and pass our panties :)

3 High School Besties ;)
Casey, myself and Emily

Can you tell Casey was happy to see us?? lol

How cute are those headbands she made also?? I mean so freaking cute and crafty! ;) 

Blurry :( Boo! But love Miss Ellen! 

Now for the panties ... 

lucky Dana got the best ones of the night!!!

 Super glittery and so adorable!

 Look at that lovely lady ... a cute pink lacy pair for the miss PinkLouLou herself!

Until she had a little panty mishap, and got stuck on the pantry door .. hahahahaha! This really did happen!
Love you girl but that is so funny!

Everyone with their panties on ha! 

What panties did I end up with you ask?
Super cute ones of course ....

Very festive ha 

I had SO much fun last night ... playing games, swapping panties (that just plain sounds funny), hanging out with the girls and just sharing the Christmas cheer... in a fun, eventful kind of way, lol!
Thanks Dana for having us all over to your new lovely abode .. Love ya! xo

Ok, now for my headband obsession ... 

Have you heard of Three Birds Nest Etsy Shop?
If not, you do now, and you will love her stuff! 

I LOVE these new lace headbands ...
I got the cream and black ones, and I am just obsessed with them!

(This pic is kinda gross sorry had just got done getting a spray tan ha!)

But aren't they cute? 

I love them! 

They are perfect for a ponytail/didn't wash your hair kinda day! ;)

It is beginning to look a little more like Christmas in our house! 

Finally got the big tree almost finished ... started Frankie's tree tonight (yes he has a tree, is that even a question?!?) Then just have to pull out the kids trees and the trees will be done! I've done the mantle .. and have the stair handrail left to do along with some other little nick knack patty whacks around the house!

Pics to come this week once I get everything finished! 

Geez it's like a week process these days having to decorate ... Thank goodness Chris does the outside so I don't have to fool with that at least! ;)

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

XO,