Tis the Season

I love this time of year!  But can we get a little snow over here :)

I'm busier than usual but in a good way.  And errands are better when there is Christmas music playing right?  We got our tree :)  Family pictures are done!  Still need to wrap presents and purchase a few more presents for parents and the husband.  Steve finishes school Dec. 12th and then I will really be in an exceptional Festive mood. He hasn't been home every day after work since August!!  We will be finalizing our Spring vacation after his final exam.  It basically has to involve Mickey if you ask my three children.  So either a cruise or the parks.

I organized a work Cookie Exchange and Friday is the day.  I kept the sign-up to 9 people and everyone brings a dozen cookie for every person on the list.  People signed up with their "cookie" so we didn't have duplicates.  I opened it up to include a goodie, some people couldn't decide on a cookie.  I made White Trash for everyone with Holiday M & M's.  This stuff is like Crack-Cocaine!  I have my 8 dozen containers all ready to go. Can't wait to see the variety of goodies I get back.  And then I will probably make cut-outs with the kiddos.  I give some to our favorite neighbor and send some in with hubby to work for the "guys".  They usually aren't too pretty for anyone else!

My mom got me hooked on Ibotta.  Haha like I need another app in addition to Cartwheel - I am addicted.  But I guess being addicted to saving money isn't a bad thing right?  It is so fun and I am saving money on groceries in addition to my coupons.  Buying orange juice? - save 50 cents.  Literally, it feels like some weeks that's all I do is buy groceries for these boys so this app is right up my alley.  I just started and I already "earned" a $20 gift card to Brady's fave place - Olive Garden.

I wanted to include an update on my dad and say that I am truly grateful and appreciative of everyone who reached out to us and prayed for him.  He completed Cardiac Rehab but unfortunately his ejection fraction didn't improve.  He is now in need of an ICD because of the high risk of developing an arrythmia.  Another hurdle he has to go through but he's here and our Holidays will be special.  I'm trying not to get too down about it and hopefully it will never "fire".  We are lucky to have the GVI downtown and he is in great hands.  Thank you again for your prayers!