MY 5 TOP 5s of Christmas...

Favorite Christmas movies:

1. Home Alone 1
2. Home Alone 2
3. The Santa Clause 1
4. The Santa Clause 2
5. The Santa Clause 3

Favorite things about Christmas:

1. Decorations
2. Shopping
3. Gift giving
4. Excitement in the air
5. Family time

Favorite Christmas dinner items:

1. Ham
2. Mashed potatoes/gravy
3. Fried apples
4. Homemade rolls
5. Deviled eggs

Favorite Christmas desserts:

1. Cherry Cream Pie
2. Press cookies (spritz cookies)
3. Blueberry filled cookies
4. Toffee
5. Jen’s apple pie

Favorite Christmastime traditions:

1. Campout by the tree with my husband
2. Making candy and other treats
3. Going stocking stuffer shopping with my husband
4. Christmas brunch with my family
5. Reading the Christmas story before opening gifts.

                  Christmas tree 2010          

*Yes. This is what happens when I'm bored. I make random lists! Hahaha!

To those that have served...

Veteran's Day has always had a special place in my heart. Both of my grandpas served in the military; one in the Army and one in the Navy. I have always thought the military was so "cool" and now I am a military wife. I consider it an honor to be the wife of an Airman! I am so proud of him! I think it's great that there is a day set aside to honor past and present veterans. (Also thanks to Chili's for a free meal for my husband for Veteran's Day!)

6 yrs.

I LOVE being married to my best friend!

6 reasons we've made it 6 years:

• We love each other unconditionally (and we actually like each other!)
• We communicate.
• We take our vows seriously.
• We like spending as much time as we can together (which can be a challenge with the military ruling his life!)
• We function as a team.
• We are best friends.

6 things I've learned/realized in 6 yrs. of marriage:

• Just because we're married and now live under the same roof doesn't mean I'll see him any more than when we were dating. =(
• Communication is key (as it is any any relationship)
• He loves when I cook for him!
• It's ok to have some "me" time.
• Marriage is hard work, but it's fun!
• I married the right one! =)