thanksgiving weekend was very nice, but very busy. come sunday we were all happy to sit on our butts and do nothing. we were also waaaay over leftovers come tuesday, so jon came over and we had burgers from val’s and they were deeeeelicious. i’m looking forward to this weekend because, among other things (including a party i cannot yet speak of), we’re getting our christmas tree! maybe we’ll even get a picture of ellie holding the chain saw.

juuuuust kidding :)

in other news, i mailed our holiday cards today. this year i vowed i wouldn’t send them until we received at least one from someone else (even though ours have been ready since october), and we received one on tuesday, so off they went! i also have ellie’s birthday party invitations all ready to go. we’re keeping it simple, immediate family and a couple of friends only. i’ve been working on a slideshow of photos and video clips from her first year and i want to play it for everyone that day. i cry every time i watch it and it’s not even done yet. i can’t wait for the rest of the family to see it <3

btw, only 22 shopping days until christmas! what are you doing reading this blog?! GET ON IT!