BOWL!!

December is a birthday marathon in my family! Oh, what I wouldn't give for a summer birthday away from all of the red, green and everything in between!! Today we had a bowling party for Mason's school and neighborhood friends. He had so much fun!! Not only is he a fabulous bumper bowler...he is a pro at the crazy claw game. He won FIVE basketballs...who does that???

December is a DAILY CHALLENGE!!

OK...so since my last post, I went to lunch with the neighborhood divas for my birthday lunch, helped Mason's class make gingerbread houses, slipped in the garage, dropped and caught the gingerbread house, pulled lots of muscles, made a scrapbook for my hubby, threw a surprise birthday party for him, spent 3 hours at Walmart (at one time), addressed our Christmas cards (big props to the hubby for helping me lick the envelopes), addressed my grandfather's Christmas cards (BTW: I think envelope glue should be flavored with the fabulous taste of yummy cake!), sent out book exchange letters, sent a book, collected lots of books for Mason's Project, wrapped gifts to send to our fam in Massachusetts and planned our meals for next week (with my awesome menu planner list from Etsy).

Etsy Menu Planner: search seller 'jotitdown' on Etsy. She is taking a break for the holidays, but you can make a special request!!

December is such a challenge. We are so busy with birthdays and the holiday season that I barely have time to slow down to enjoy it all! I have simmered down a lot with big hopes for this year and the years ahead. I really want to make sure that I take it all in!! My dear friend Rhonda is participating in a December Daily challenge...post something each day for the month of December to give your readers a glimpse into your family's Christmas. I missed a couple of days, but I'll start today - I think it's a great way to reflect on the joy of each day and it's a great reminder to not let the hustle and bustle get in the way of the good stuff!! Thanks Hauney!!

I just realized that today is not today anymore!! It's 12:04! I was about to let you in on my plan for tomorrow, but I guess it's today's list: PTA Christmas party and auction in the morning...post office madness in the afternoon. Later Skater!!