Thanks Whitney English!

Here are the thank you notes that my friends from Whitney English sent me.

They have my first name on them and will be perfect for all of the thank you notes that I still have to do! YIKES.

Check List

I have to say I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I have still lots to do including shopping, wrapping, a little decorating left, baking and more napkin orders. Hubby and I are getting a sitter and going out to do some shopping and dinner and I am really looking forward to it. We occasionally go shopping together, but usually have the children with us, so this will be fun to pick out gifts for them.

I have gotten most of my Christmas cards out-thank goodness. I used the above card from my friends at Whitney English. (not my children in above picture) I don't have an organized address list. Each year, I say that I am gong to do my Christmas cards in October and it never happens. I went through my address book and Mr. 5's school directory and had two of my friends send their lists of addresses to me. In January, I am going to organize this list, so next year I will be prepared.

Last night was our annual cookie and ornament exchange and it was a success. I have been eating cookies all day and will be glad when they are all gone! I will post my recipe soon!

I love Christmas and as the children get older it is even more special. The weather is supposed to turn cold tomorrow, which will even put us more in the mood!

How is everyone else doing with their check lists?

Baby Gifts

We are back from our weekend. Pictures will be posted soon!

I want to highlight some of the new products on my site. Here are reversible placemats from Whitney English. They contacted me about carrying these on my site. I have to say I was very flattered. They are such fun practical gifts! I have given them as baby gifts. You are probably saying this gift is too big for babies, but let me tell you why. When a new Mom has a shower or maybe two showers, they get so many onesies, bibs, blankets, etc. Well, the reversible placemat is a great gift they can use when the child gets older. They will outgrow the sleeper you gave them and will have this for many years to come. It also makes a great housewarming, birthday or Christmas gift. You can pick out a new design for each side and put a different name or monogram on each side. Never too early to start Holiday Shopping!

You can find all of these and more here.