Christmas Loot

Christmas shouldn't be about receiving gifts - but who doesn't love getting them!?!?

I got a few - some I picked out - and others were a surprise:

Bowling Shoes

Biking Gloves

Initial Necklace

Watches

Urban Decay Makeup Kit

Wen Shampoo

Pop Corn Popper

Magnetic Nail Polish

I also got some cash and gift cards - so I'll be celebrating Christmas for the next few months!

Of course, my happiness comes from the smiles of my kids.  This year Colton was extremely excited - about every gift!  He would do a little happy dance with each reveal :)  Ashley on the other hand wasn't as excited - she didn't get an iPhone or iPad, so she's hoping maybe next year Santa will come through. Keep dreaming kid.

The main gift I got this year is my health! This has been one full year of being cancer free! As long as Santa keeps giving me that, I'll be a happy girl.

Sometimes and Always

I spent a few days enjoying my time off - but it is back to work today and am dropping by Megan's blog Mackey Madness for:

Sometimes I'm not excited to take the kids to the movies.

But I Always end up enjoying it as much as they do.



Sometimes I go out to eat and am super excited about my salad.

Then I Always enjoy my meat meal even more!

Sometimes I go to work and try to pump myself up to do the "clean up" work.

But I Always get there and fail to get motivated, and thus still have so many files to go through.

Sometimes I get so excited to read a book and don't want to put it down.

But I Always read it too quickly and am disappointed I'm done.

Go check out Megan's blog to see the other link-ups!

Merry Christmas!!!

I hope you and your family have a blessed and safe Christmas!

Mickey's Christmas Party

During our annual family vacation to Florida, we always attend at least one night of:

Although I try to take LOTS of pictures, I end up enjoying myself too much and forget to take them, and then rely on other family member to hook me up. 

These were taken with my new camera (which I didn't have a case for) and unfortunately I had a huge smudge on the lens (lower right hand corner) and all my pics came out blurry! UGH

But - you get the gist:

I also have to throw in one from Epcot.  My daughter was posing for another photographer, where she is trying to act like she is holding up Spaceship Earth in her hand - unfortunately, my angle didn't quite capture this:

I'm glad Ash is willing to offer that man a seat ;)

I'm linking up with Megan over at  Mackey Madness for Sometimes and Always today:

Sometimes it's hard to motivate myself to go my Jazzercise class but I Always feel amazing afterwards.

Sometimes I think I can eat 20 wings at BWW but I Always end up eating only about 5.

Sometimes I think I'm not gonna put makeup on just to run to Target, but I Always do my hair and makeup before I go.

Sometimes I think it's not worth paying for a manicure but I Always love the pampering and the polish doesn't chip as quickly as when I do them.

Sometimes I like to wear my glasses because I think I am invisible when I wear them but people Always end up seeing me. 

Thumbs Up Monday

It's Monday - so it's time to find out what we are giving a thumb up to this week:

GTuck is giving a thumb up because his Fantasy Football team will be playing in the Super Bowl this year.  All his hard work and hours of studying his line-up has paid off!  Good job boy! 

Chrissy is giving a thumb up to earning 18% on all of her sales through the end of the year.  That means my girl can make some $$$$$.  I thank her for my $8 celebratory drink. I didn't pick the most expensive drink on purpose.  Just seems to be my taste. :)

What are YOU giving a thumb up for today?

I Can't Believe I.....

fell asleep during the movie yesterday!  I was out - like - really out! 

For the life of me, I just couldn't get into the movie. S---L----O---W  doesn't even begin to describe it.  Thank goodness I didn't bring my kids to this one - they would have disturbed may little nappie-poo because they for sure wouldn't have sat through it.  I at least took one for the team (GTuck, Chrissy & Joe) and slept quietly.  I did have a few moments where I snapped out of my slumber - but I quickly would go right back out.  From what I understand, I missed some major moments of the movie (yeah like 1-1/2 hours!).

There were some good things about Hugo:

- The 3D effects were AWESOME! (from what I seen while I was awake)
- Hugo (Asa Butterfield) is a great child-actor.  Actually pretty AMAZING.
- The train station set was incredible - loved the camera shots - great period clothing 

This film will probably be nominated for an Oscar - Best Picture even - and more likely a few more.  I'll be the first to admit, I would much rather see a cheesy romantic comedy over Adventure / Drama / Family film.  Maybe that's why I was mad - I wanted to see New Year's Eve.

My advice - be awake for the last 15-20 minutes.  It was the best part of the movie - I actually was able to stay awake!

Overall Rating:  NOT GOOD - simply because of the slow moving-ness of it and the fact it is marketed as a "family" film.  There were a ton of people over the age of 50 there, and they even clapped at the end?!?!? But would it hold the interest of a 6 year old? HECK NO