Friday Five

It's time again for the Friday Five linkup with Joy over at The Sowell Life!  

It's official!  I have survived the first half of the 2013-2014 school year!  Woohoo!! It seems like only yesterday that I sadly relinquished my summer break and succumbed to teaching a rowdy bunch of energetic eleventh graders.  It's been a very exciting year and I'm honestly looking forward to a great second half--that is, after I finish relaxing and celebrating with my beloved family.

Here's my week in review:

1.  Christmas Parties.  'Tis the season!  I have thoroughly enjoyed the food, the friends, and the fun that go along with Christmas parties.  (Did I mention how much I loved the food?)  Just this week alone, I had the following Christmas parties on the docket:  Dirty Santa Earring Exchange for dance, Dirty Santa accessory party with my sweet cheerleaders, Studio Starrz Christmas Party, Delta Kappa Gamma Christmas party, Men's Fellowship gift exchange (for my husband and son, of course), and the Christmas Munch-a-thon and Dirty Santa at work.  (Now you see why I'm so excited about Christmas break?  This mama needs some rest!)

DJHS Cheerleaders Christmas Party

2.  Ever changing Christmas lists.  My son is really good about making a list and leaving it at that.  My daughter, on the other hand, needs a little work in that department.  Since November, when the first Christmas list crossed my desk, the princess has changed her list about 72 times!  I know that it's a girl's prerogative to change her mind, but seriously?  No more changes can be made to the Christmas list at this time!  Santa already has his elves busy and they can't be interrupted.

3.  Family time.  I'm so excited to be able to pump the brakes for a minute and just spend some time with my husband and children.

 4. Friendship.  I have been blessed with the best friends on the planet!  I am thankful each day for relationships with women whom I admire and who help encourage me to be a better me. 

5.  Christmas Break.  Oh, did I already mention that?  Sorry.  That's just how excited I am about it!  I hope that everyone has a wonderful holiday and that all of your dreams come true!

Still haven't finished this tree, but at least I have one up now!

Happy Holidays!

Friday Five...Christmas List Edition

Today, I'm linking up with Joy Sowell at The Sowell Life.  I'm also blogging like crazy with See Jane Write Birmingham.  So, I'm going to combine my Friday Five with my Christmas list (today's topic for #bloglikecrazy) to bring today's post.




All I want for Christmas is...


1.  A new winter coat:  I've been rocking my winter coat for several years and well...it's time for a new one.  So, Santa, if you're reading, here are a few of my favorites. 

 

2.  A mini getaway:  Nothing major.  Just a weekend at the beach or to the mountains.  Just somewhere that I can relax and take a quick break from it all.   

3.  An iPhone 5s. I'm addicted to my phone.  Normally, I'm one of that last few people to get the newest and greatest technology items.   Hence the reason I'm still using the iPhone 4s. 

photo from imore.com

4.  A Zappos gift card.  I need want new shoes.  Or, maybe a new handbag. 

photo from Zappos.com

5.  A Spa Day.  No need to explain, right? 

My Christmas list will probably change about ten times between now and Christmas.  I'm like a kid when I get new catalogs in the mail or when new commercials with "must-have" items come across the television screen. 

One thing I know for sure is that I already have more than what I need so if I don't get a single thing on this list, I'll be just fine.  It's fun to make lists and to wish for things.  Enjoy your holiday season!  May all your Christmas wishes come true!