Christmas Approaching...

With Christmas just around the corner things have been pretty busy around our house! Last weekend I hosted my 3rd annual cookie party with about 15 girlfriends. It turned out to be a great number of people, perfect space, and the treats... oh yah, they were amazing and might have added a pound or two to the scale because of it ;) Its always worth it around the holidays though!

This weekend I am hosting my work Christmas party at my house. Monster doesnt sponsor a Christmas party, instead they just give us a budget to work with. Rather than spending money on a place, we opted to do it at my place with my entire team and spouses, and get it catered! Yum, cant wait!

Next weekend is of course... CHRISTMAS! Ryan and I have decided to host this year... 24 people! O.M.G. It's going to be madness in my house and I have been looking into house cleaners lately so I dont have to do the cleanup after all these partys.

On the Christmas Dinner Menu is....
Stuffed Pork Loin
Chipotle Raspberry Ham
Garlic Green Beens
Cheesy Hashbown Bake Potatoes
Creamy Corn Casserole

yummmmmm...... pics to come of all these holiday festivities! So much fun! :) Happy holidays!

Getting so big!

Oh my sweet little Brynlee... you are getting so big. We had your 9 Month appointment about 2 weeks ago and you did nothing but impress the doctor. You weighed in at 20lbs 4.5oz and were 27.5 inches long. According to the doc, after 20lbs the infant carriers really aren't safe so we upgraded you to a big girl carseat! To say the least... you LOVE it. I think you can see so much better and now I can finally see you in the mirrors we got back when you were an infant that didnt work. So I love driving and looking in my mirror to see you being silly and looking out the windows. It looks so much more comfortable for you! It did make make me a little sad to see the infant carrier go, but I am happy you love your new seat, and you look like a rockin big girl! 

Lookin so cute in her big girl seat!

This week has not been one for the books and I would be 100% okay if I never really had to look back on it. You were sick for the first time and it really sucked. On Monday we took you in to find out you had a upper respiratory infection and then Thursday had to take you in again, to find out you had a double ear infection. BOO! It really was a bad week. Then Sunday, of course it couldnt end 100% well, we gave you Cinnamon Maple Puffs, and you broke out in hives. And then after bath, you pooped all over your dad. It's just been that kind of WEEK.

Glad it is in the past now, and lets hope this week is better for all of us! Christmas is 2 short weeks away and I cannot WAIT to give you all your presents. We really spoiled you this year, and I think Santa is going to, too. You've been a great girl, ALL YEAR!

Love you to the moon and back :)