Who doesn't love cookies and parties? A Weekend Recap.

I really just love the week leading up to Christmas. Although I was one of those last minute shoppers this year, I just feel happy. Days where me and my family all have the same days off really just makes me excited. Who can be mad at a full day of work today and a half day on Wednesday?? Nobody. Anyway, I'm here with my weekend recap.

Friday was spent at Joe's company Christmas party. The company where he works goes all out, since there are hundreds of employees this was no small party. There was a DJ...who was throwing items into the crowd. I thought I was at a night club. Dinner was Thanksgiving style food which is the best. Everyone was able to get two free drinks before having to pay and being the lightweight that I am, two was enough. We had the best time just relaxing and celebrating the holidays together. I'm so thankful we always know how to have a good time together. He's the best date ever.

Saturday was a work day for me. Not getting my usual 8+ hours of sleep made for a grumpy me. But, I made it through and was able to go home, and brave the mall. Christmas shopping is officially finished!

My mom and I also made these ornaments for all of our co-workers this year, and I am so happy with how they turned out. I forgot to take a picture of the finished product. I suck.

Sunday was our five year anniversary of being a couple. I had to work until four, but then it was time to celebrate. I picked up dinner from BJ's, we started watching 22 Jump Street and didn't get to finish because I had six dozen cookies to bake. We'll finish that tonight along with a ton of wrapping. 

Three days until Christmas guys!! 

P.S - Don't forget to enter this giveaway to win a blanket scarf - it ends Friday!

Weekend Recap

I'm super excited to be here on a Monday, and with a weekend recap! If you didn't already know, I work weekends. Every weekend. So that makes weekend recaps usually not so interesting unless you wanted to hear about some of the rude and bizarre calls I take every weekend. Hey, that actually might be a pretty funny post. Anyway, this weekend was filled with fun fall stuff so since I did something besides working, I thought I would document it.

Friday:

Friday is my normal day off, but I went into the office for a quick meeting and went home. Joe and I went to pick up some drinks, and pie for our evening. We had my sisters and my sisters boyfriend, Anthony (who happens to be Joe's best friend) over for pumpkin carving, or in my case; painting. We had pumpkin pie, hard cider, and gutted a few pumpkins. Although, I don't like to actually carve so I always opt to paint mine, and stay nice and clean. I'm lame, I know.

                                       

 Pep likes pumpkin guts. 

My sister wins for her carving skills.

My finished pumpkin.


Saturday:

I worked all day, but went home to the amazing surprise that Sons of Anarchy season 6 was on Netflix! We just bought a new blue ray player so I don't have to watch Netflix on my laptop, which is amazing. I would express my strong feelings for Jax Teller, but I'm a married lady people. Just kidding Joe completely understands my love for him as well. We did laundry, ate, and spent the rest of the night on the couch. Oh and wine with sprite, because wine isn't tasty enough for me.

Sunday:

I woke up earlier than usual because I had a really weird excitement to get my pot roast in the crock pot as early as possible before work. I wonder how many times I texted Joe how amazing the house smelt while I was at work. Weird. Joe and I went to my moms house before I left for work for donuts and coffee. I don't know why, but my mom makes the best coffee and our Keurig just doesn't live up to momma's coffee.

We ate that delicious pot roast, that I have been talking about for weeks. Went on a nice walk (the weather was amazing) and back to the couch it was. I'm trying to finish seasons 6 and what's been aired of season 7 before the series finale, so Joe and I can watch together.

P.S - I am using my lunch break today to go buy a certain CD at target, anyone have any guesses which one????

Did you guys do anything fun this weekend?

Fourth of July!

After the long weekend for most of you, I'm sure the struggle bus is completely full right about now since everyone is back to work today. I hope you all had an amazing Fourth of July with your loved ones, fireworks, and drinks; because I sure did. 

Friday I believe we got up to 109 degrees, which is insane and makes for a hot and sweaty me. I definitely wasn't going to let the heat ruin our fun time. I decided to make those strawberry filled jello shots for a little party we were having at our place that evening. Pinterest should just have a disclaimer that says nothing you try will ever turn out like this pinned image. At least for me it never does. They were still delicious none the less, but a mess to make. I used Smirnoff strawberry vodka to make them, and they were awesome. 

We were not lacking in the drink department that night. 

A little later into the evening a little pretty pup came running into our yard terrified and shaking from all the loud fireworks. She seemed very clean and healthy so we knew she must be lost. She knew tricks and was already completely potty trained so she was staying with us until we found her family. She reminded me of Pepper because she was such a loving lap dog. 

We started doing fireworks out front, and there must be something programmed in guys that makes them want to be near fire because I like to stay a really far distance from all things fire related! 

                                    (Yep, he jumped through.)

  

I love sparklers, but I'm actually terrified of the sparks. 

The night ended and the lost pup stayed with my sister overnight. The next day Connie and my mom went to see if she was micro-chipped, and no luck. I posted her all over social media and still nothing. Saturday evening we went walking with her around my neighborhood and by such a blessing we found her mom and dad driving around looking all over for her! They we're so thankful and so happy to see their little girl, who happens to be named Coco! That was such a good feeling to reunite a dog and her family because I can only imagine the pain of losing your dog and not knowing whose hands they are in. 

How was your Fourth of July, are you struggling to get back to work today?