Photo a Day - Day 28

I'm not usually one to go out and fight the crowds on Black Friday, but I did go to Michael's, A.C. Moore and one of the local scrapbook stores today. Now I know the intent of Black Friday is to get a jump start on your Christmas shopping and not buy things for yourself, but I couldn't resist the amazing deals I got. I bought four cartridges for my Cricut die cutting machine for just $29.99 a piece (normally $89.99) and the best deal of the day - I bought two alphabet sets for my Quikutz tool for just $9.99 each (normal $129.99). Now I know the math is simple here, people, but I just have to lay it out - I saved $480 today! Woo Hoo! Merry Christmas to me! :o)

Another Christmas has come to past

The drive home wasn't so pleasant (it only took 4-1/2 hours to go the first 200 miles), but our trip home to Ohio was memorable.

Tina and Kim hosted another fun-filled gathering with bingo and special gifts for Jeff and Kim from Jenny. Jenny and Brian also told us they set a date for their wedding - October 13, 2006. Congratulations, you guys! We are extremely happy for you and can't wait to share in your special day.

The Bristol Christmas was just as fun with the new Wii game being the hit of the afternoon. Only taking second fiddle to the infamous "Uno Championship of the World" tournament for the coveted Coca-Cola Uno cards.

Congratulations Laurie for beating your brother in the grueling match!!

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

This past weekend was a decorating frenzy for me. Since Del and I are hosting his holiday office party, we have gone all out on the decoartions this year - including outside lights, which we have never done before. Chalupa has even found a new favorite place (only when our laps are occupied by our laptops).

(Tina's contribution to the upstairs)

(Anna's contribution to the downstairs)

Upstairs tree

Downstairs tree

It is amazing how much the lights can lift your spirits and really get you in the holiday mood. You won't hear any Bah Humbug from us this year...