Christmas Celebrations Recap!

Hey friends!! It feels like it has been a while! I want to start by saying I hope you all had a blessed Christmas weekend! I know I sure did! I also have very much enjoyed this time off Sean and I have had!! Now I want to recap my Christmas celebrations with lots of pictures! 
This was the best Christmas yet...why? It was my first Christmas as Sean's wife which was amazing!! 


Friday night we went to Duluth and relaxed. My favorite part of this evening was our night walk with Remi and my little sister. We looked at Christmas lights and decorations as we walked my grandma's little neighborhood in Duluth! 
Saturday we headed up to Two harbors to spend the weekend with my Dad's family. We had such a blast! We ate a lot of delicious food, played some games, and giggled over my grandma's gag gift to all the cousins! 

 Saturday evening we went to my aunt's house for the evening in Superior WI. I love spending time with family. I have the most fun, entertaining, loving family! I cherish every second with them. 

Christmas day we headed back home to spend the day with Sean's side of the family. We enjoyed some delicious homemade bruchetta and lasagna..YUM! Then I helped our sweet nieces paint some rings that they got from Santa

Cell phone pic..BOOO

Monday was my favorite day! We hosted Christmas at our home for my immediate family! There were LOTS of presents waiting to be opened. It was the best to see all my family members faces as they opened their gifts!

Even Remi had gifts to open....she was great at it!!

We ended our evening with Home Alone which had us all laughing, what a classic! 

Yesterday it was my sweet Mama's birthday! All us sister's and her spent the day shopping and went out to lunch! It was a wonderful day!! LOVE YOU MAMA!!!

Today Sean and I have finally had some time to relax! It has been wonderful! There is nothing better than waking up, making coffee, cuddling in with the pup and relaxing!

 We still have 5 days off after today and I want to soak it all up!! 

I hope you all are having a great week so far!! Talk to you soon :)

Jamie Leigh

Merry Christmas!!!

Well we have almost made it!! In two more hours I will be off work for 10 days, and heading up north to see my family! I definitely have my share of celebrating planned out in the next couple days.

Friday- We are heading up to Duluth MN, and spend the evening with my mom, little sister, and Grandma..and of course Sean and Remi. I think a movie, and ice cream from the best little ice cream shop is in store!

Saturday- We will be waking up bright and early to head up north a little further to Two Harbors MN to spend the first part of the day with my dad's side of the family. There is always AMAZING food courtesy of my grandma, lots of laughs, and fun game time! Saturday evening we are going to my aunts house in Superior WI for a fun night with all the cousins!

Sunday- We are heading home to spend the day at Sean's parents with all my in laws! We were asked to bring an appetizer and decided on bruchetta! Can't wait to make it and of course eat it :)

Monday- We are hosting Christmas at our house for our immediate family! I absolutely love spending time with them and cherish every moment! I can't wait for everyone to open their presents...my tree is overflowing with them!

During my week off I won't be posting everyday...but I will try to sneak in a couple posts atleast! I am going to soak up every second of my break with family, friends, relaxing, shopping, and hopefully a few fun things that Sean and I don't normally have the time to do....dinner and a movie maybe!?

I want to wish everyone a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I pray everyone's celebrations are blessed, that you all make amazing memories that will last a lifetime! I also pray that the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated above all! God Bless you all!!!!

Jamie Leigh

Lots to LOVE this Wednesday!

 

Today I am linking up for What I am Loving Wednesday! There is a LOT on my list this morning, so let's not waste any time!

Today I am LOVING....

~That I finished my Christmas shopping last night!! WAHOO! Everything is wrapped and under the tree totally taunting us :)

~Christmas is 4 days away....ONLY 4 :)

~Drinking coffee on cold night walks with Sean and Remi...I am obsessed with amaretto coffee creamer!

~Hearing all the  "Merry Christmas's" and "Happy Holidays" from people coming in and out at work. It puts a smile on my face.

~ Cooking dinner with my hubby...such a special time for us!

~ My little family..I LOVE Sean and Remi so much! They fill my heart with joy and love!

~Maurices! I have already been spending my Christmas gift money before I even have it! This morning I was looking at the Maurices website and I love everything...they have such cute stuff! Here are a few of my favorites for today's 25 days of Christmas:

                                        

                                                                                                    

I cannot wait to go shopping!

~ I had my review at work today which went great, and I got a raise!

~ I have a half day Friday so I can head up north a day earlier! More family time!!

I hope you all have a fabulous Wednesday!! Tell me what you are loving today!

Jamie Leigh

                                                         

     



Holiday Tag!

A few days ago I was tagged by my sweet blogging friend over at Everything Girly and Beyond. This holiday tag has been all over the blogging world so I am excited to finally be able to participate!! Even more perfect it fits into my 25 days of Christmas theme! Here we go!

1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate?

Definitely hot chocolate..preferably with almond or peppermint!

2. Does Santa wrap presents or sit them under the tree?

I remember a little of both....mostly wrapped though :)

3.Colored or white lights?

Growing up I always had colored, but on my tree this year I have white!

4. Do you hang a mistletoe?

No...but I should, I love that idea.

5. When do you put your decorations up?

Usually right after Thanksgiving...but this year I did it the middle of Novemebr..I couldn't wait to decorate MY own house!

6. What is your favorite holiday dish?

This is hard...I love my grandmas stuffing and gravy..and also cheesy potatoes!

7. Favorite holiday memory as a child?

Driving up north to see my grandparents! We would always listen to Nsync's christmas album and I remember the excitment to see my family!

8. When and how did you  learn the truth about Santa?

I remember hearing a lot about it in school...so I asked my mom and she was honest. However..I still believe in Santa ;)

9. Do you open gifts on Christmas Eve?

Yes, but never in the same place!!

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree?

11. Snow..love it or dread it?

I LOVE it for Christmas (nothing better than a white Christmas), but after New Year's I get sick of it...I am super bummed there is not snow this year...

12. Can you ice skate?

No....I would not call what I am able to do ice skating haha

13. Do you remember your favorite gift?

I have always been blessed with amazing gifts from my family and friends....so I can't pick just one of them. I LOVE everything I get!

14. What is the most important thing about the holiday's for you?

Definitely family time, and of course the birth of Jesus!!

15.What is your favorite holiday dessert?

I love peppermint almond bark, any christmas cookies, and cheesecake!

16. What is your favorite holiday tradition?

Packing up and driving up north to see my family...also playing games and watching A Christmas Story and Christmas vacation with all my cousins!

17. What tops your tree?

18. Which do you prefer..giving or receiving?

Giving hands down. There is nothing better than seeing the excitment and joy on people's faces as they open your gift. I have already given my husband 3 of his gifts because I just can't wait!

19. Candy canes..yuck or yum?

In hot chocolate or in desserts yum!By themselves...yuck!

20. Favorite Christmas show?

Frosty and Rudolph! They are so cute! Oh and the Grinch of course!

21. Saddest Christmas song?

Christmas Shoes..and the movie is also a tear jerker!

22. Favorite Christmas song?

I can't pick just one.. I love them all!

So Fun!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday! 4 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jamie Leigh

This Weekend...

 

I have a lot of great things to look forward too! The bulk of my weekend will be spent with the boy, Ryan,  I PCA for. Even though I will technically be working it sure doesn't feel like work!

Tonight I think pizza and a Christmas movie sounds great...maybe Elf or Polar Express. I love them both!

Tomorrow is busy busy! My mom and I plan on taking Jodell and Ryan down town to the Macy's 8th floor display, which this year is "Life as an Elf". Every year around Christmas time we bring them down there, so it is now tradition. Here is a picture of us there last year.

Sorry it's so dark!! Terrible Lighting!

We also plan on going to the Holidazzle Parade Saturday night so I will take lots of pictures!

Sunday is the day I am MOST excited for!! After church my friend Jessie has offered to take our Christmas card pictures! YAY I am so excited to make our first Christmas card together! The rest of the day will be spent with family celebrating a late Thanksgiving. This year we all went out opposite ways, so we finally found the time to get together and celebrate!! I promise I will remember my camera this time!

This really is the most wonderful time of the year! I love all the joy and happiness in the air :) For today's 25 days of Christmas I wanted to share with you my favorite Christmas candy. I have the biggest sweet tooth, so I always keep my santa candy dish full :) Here is what you will find in it this year!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

Jamie Leigh

A Long Night...TGIF

Yesterday was a long day/night. At about 11am Sean had called and said he was headed home with a migraine...little did we know this was blessing in disguise. 

Sean came home to a very sick puppy....our sweet, happy, energetic Remi had gotten sick all over her kennel. I am so thankful Sean left work with a migraine because after he got home Remi had gotten sick 5 more times and also threw up. I cannot even imagine how horrible it would have been for her if she was stuck in the kennel all day long while being sick.

The vet is running some tests today, so we are anxiously awaiting the results. Thankfully my sister Jaclyn and our friend Jesse are babysitting and monitoring her today..I will keep you posted!

For day 2 of 25 days of Christmas I wanted to share a few things from my wish list!

~Woodwich Candles. They smell SO good, and crackle when they burn which is so relaxing to hear! LOVE THEM!

~ A new bath robe...nerdy? maybe, but I love mine and it's getting old!

~Victoria Secert Yoga pants...need I say more? LOVE these!

~Movies...every year I make a list of new releases that I want to get. Christmas is the perfect time to ask for them! On the list this year is The Switch, Water for Elephants, and a few Christmas movies to add to my collection!

What's on your list this year?

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Jamie Leigh

Welcome December!!

So December is here...it is officially the month of Christmas!! Here in Minnesota we are welcoming December in the best way yet, with snow! We have been super lucky so far and haven't been dumped on so I have decided I am okay with it today :-)

Considering I have been SO excited for Christmas this year I have decided to do the 25 days of Christmas right here on my blog! From now until December 25th I will share one of my favorite Christmas "things" within each post!!

Since it's day one, I'll start off big...Christmas movies, which I am pretty much obsessed with! There are so many great ones that it was hard to pick, so here are my top 5 in no particular order!

1. "Uncle Clark, are you sure you ain't Santa Clause?" "I'm sure, I can't even afford to be an elf."

2. "You'll shoot your eye out"

3.  "The Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day. And then the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches plus two!"

               

4. "Buzz's girlfriend..WHOOF!!"

5. "Bah! Humbug!"

I love so many others including Elf, Jack Frost, and Polar Express!!

What is your favorite Christmas movie?!

Jamie Leigh