Random Wednesday #4

Happy 2013!!! 

Sadly, the holidays are over. I'm sitting here staring at my Christmas tree wishing I did not have to take it down today. Why do the holidays have to come and go so quickly? It seems like I just put up the Christmas decorations yesterday and now it's time to take them down. :(

I'm not feeling too random today (which is rare) and I haven't even done a Christmas recap yet, so I'm just going to post a few random pictures from the month of December. 

 

Fitting into these jeans after not being able to fit into them for at least 3 years

Christmas cookies!!! 

Starting off Christmas with a few adult beverages

Getting a free beer for building the most awesome beeramid

Hanging out with Lil C

Doing a little beer tasting

Loving this adorable shirt from Ooh La Loft

Getting ready to play Rock Band

Sleepy Peanut in his Christmas sweater

Christmas outfit

Wearing our new fancy headbands

New Years Eve

Sorry for the picture overload. Apparently, I took more pictures than I realized.

With the new year, comes new goals and new resolutions. One of my goals is to blog more. I haven't blogged much the last couple months, so I was super excited when I got on here today and saw that I had over 200 followers!!! I love all my blog friends and love making new friends every day! 

Happy Wed-nes-day!!! 

Favorite Things November Edition

I can't believe that November is almost over and there's only 25 days until Christmas!!! I wish I could say that I had all my Christmas shopping done, but that's a big fat NEGATIVE! Oh well, I've still got plenty of time right?

The last day of November, means it's time for Favorite Things with Ashley.

#1. The Navajo Sweater from Kiki La'Rue

I think I actually got this sweater the last of October, but since it was too warm to wear it, I'm counting it as a November favorite! Unfortunately, this sweater is sold out, but there are MANY other cute things available at Kiki La'Rue. Check out the Oh My Stars Poncho that's one of the number one things on my wish list!

#2. Thanksgiving!!! 

I made my very first turkey this Thanksgiving. Since it was just going to be four of us, I just made a small turkey breast. Not to toot my own horn, but it turned out DELISH!!! I was a very proud little turkey! Our turkey day was full of pumpkin bread with cream cheese frosting for breakfast (I made that too), turkey, stuffing, hot rolls, mashed potatoes, etc for lunch, some good wine, being in our comfy clothes by 3 PM and playing cards all afternoon.

#3. Christmas Movies

This canvas looks perfect by the Christmas tree! 

#4. Black Friday Shopping

I didn't do the traditional midnight or 5 A.M. Black Friday shopping, but I did get some sweet deals! The sad thing is (well not really sad for me, but sad for my Christmas shopping) that I only got things for myself.

#5. The Starbucks Rewards App

5 more stars until Gold!!! Woohoo!!! Starbucks sure knows how to pull people in. Not like I didn't love going to Starbucks before, but now it's so much fun to see that new little star drop into the cup!

Happy Almost December!!! Bring on more Christmas movies, Christmas lights, Christmas cards, etc... Christmas, Christmas, Christmas!!!

Random Wednesday #2

Since I got a text from Shanna last night asking me where I had been with blogging, I decided I better get my booty on the computer and link up with her!

With Thanksgiving tomorrow and Christmas right around the corner, I've just been a busy little bee getting ready for the holidays! 

Since I know we are all busy getting ready to stuff ourselves with turkey tomorrow, I will keep this short and sweet. 

1. Is it terrible that I'm kind of ready for Thanksgiving to be over so I can decorate for Christmas? I have always put my decorations up the weekend after Christmas and always take them down the weekend after New Years. Growing up, I never had a real tree (my mom was allergic), so I got my first real tree my first year living in California. I don't know if we didn't water the tree enough or what, but our tree was pretty much dead by Christmas. Any tips on how to make the tree last? 

2. I am getting old! I can't even clean out a closet/pantry without hurting myself! Our dining room closet has needed cleaned out for about the last 3 years, but instead of cleaning it we just add to it. Monday, I finally decided it was time to clean it out (a nice two hour project). While cleaning, I must have twisted wrong or something, because I pulled something in my rib cage area. It hurts to take deep breaths, sneeze, twist a little too much etc. I went into the living room to lay on the floor and stretch and this happened... 

Apparently, Peanut thought I wanted to be his bed. 

3. Breaking Dawn part 2, need I say more?! If you are a Twilight fan too, you will most likely agree that this was the BEST movie of all of them! Also, if you read the books, what did you think of the twist? I LOVED it! 

4. I am debating going out for Black Friday. Has anyone heard of any great deals? 

Speaking of Black Friday deals, Kiki La'Rue has a great deal going on now through Sunday! 

5. Yesterday, I picked up Indian food and took it to Katrina's to hang out with her and the kiddos. One of the best things about hanging out with a 3 1/2 year old and a 2 year old... getting to pretend like you're 5 again. 

I'm thankful for... Technology, my family, WINE, Twilight (Edward),  fabulous friends, God and books. 

And I'm especially thankful for all my wonderful blog friends!!! 

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving full of food, family and many things to be thankful for! 

Kiki La Rue!!!

Have you all heard of Kiki La Rue? If not, you're seriously missing out!!! Becka, the owner, has AMAZING taste! The best part about Kiki La Rue, everything is super affordable! 

About a month ago, I got super lucky and won Erin's (Everything According to Erin) giveaway for a $50 credit to Kiki La Rue. Excited doesn't even being to describe how happy I was! Choosing what to get with my credit was the hard part seeing as I want everything! But... I finally decided and here's what I chose. 

Anything Goes Tunic - Red - The best part about this tunic, it's only $22!!! It is so comfy and cute! I also accessorized it with the Wide Sideways Cross Bracelet and the LOVE Encrusted Stretch Bracelet both from Kiki La Rue!!! 

And... 

Navajo Sweater - I had been waiting and waiting for it to be chilly enough to wear this and it finally was!!! I can't even count how many compliments I got on this sweater. It is so cozy and warm!

Here are just a few things on my KLR wishlist:

Purple Piko Top

La' Rue Jeggings - Dark Plum

OH MY STARS PONCHO

Roma Infinity Scarf - Mustard

And oh so much more!!! Head on over and get your shopping on! Or do what I'm doing and start creating your Christmas wishlist to give to your husband or boyfriend, friends and family! When someone asks you what you want for Christmas now you can say, "Anything from Kiki La Rue!!!"