Monday, December 31, 2012

12.31.2012

december gratitude journal.
366 wonderful days filled with everyday memories behind me.
365 wonderful days to be filled with everyday memories ahead of me.
happy, healthy new year to y'all!

Saturday, December 29, 2012

12.29.2012

just finished this last week.
cute book but not for me despite all the wonderful reviews.
2 out of 5 stars.

Thursday, December 27, 2012

12.27.2012



december gratitude journal:
chicken fights & sports bar burgers!
we love vacation days & nights!

12.27.2012



december gratitude journal:
gaylord texan in full holiday dress.
lunch on the patio overlooking the indoor river.
merry freezing cold madagascar ice show in 
nine degree wrapped in rented parkas.
we are still defrosting....

12.27.2012


december gratitude journal:
we promised last december that we would
come back to legoland one day.
today was the day!
hello legoland -
we bought the tickets last month to make the promise
come true!

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

12.26.2012

december gratitude journal:
late night swims.

12.26.2012










december gratitude journal:
mini vacation in dallas.
lunch at hard rock cafe.
afternoon in the new perot science museum
complete with 4D movie.
we'll be back soon!

12.26.2012



december gratitude journal:
road trip with the hudsons.
complete with a dusting of snow.
where are we headed today?

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

12.25.2012

december gratitude journal:
three sippel boys watching
'it's a wonderful life' for the first time
on christmas day !

12.25.2012



december gratitude journal:
christmas brunch traditions live on!
hohoho...merry christmas y'all!

12.25.2012

december gratitude journal:
748 pieces of christmas love

12.25.2012



december gratitude journal:
video games, tools & 'its a wonderful life'
to name a few presents under the tree.

12.25.2012


december gratitude journal:
being able to sleep in till 740am on christmas morning!

Monday, December 24, 2012

12.24.2012

december gratitude journal:
christmas eve dinner with family & friends.
7am grocery shopping.
central market beef tenderloin cooked perfectly.
waiting for santa to come down the chimney.
merry christmas eve!

12.24.2012

december gratitude journal:
no words needed.
heres hoping theres leftovers for santa.

Saturday, December 22, 2012

12.22.2012

december gratitude journal:
road trip to salado.
lunch at dales in wolberg.
perfect way to spend a beautiful saturday.
heres to christmas vacation days!

Friday, December 21, 2012

12.21.2012


december gratitude journal:
christmas presents delivered early.
a little taste of buffalo for dinner from our kris kringle.
heres to roast beef, horseradish and bocce pizza.
thanks laur and aaron!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

12.20.2012

december gratitude journal:
record high 84 degrees yesterday.
cold front and 41 degrees this morning.
only in texas!
hope santa has his long johns on!

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

12.19.2012

december daily journal:
two turtle doves on the fence this morning
as i poured my second cup of coffee.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

12.18.2012



december gratitude journal:
rock'n lights at old settlers park tonight.
2 million lights and 80 degrees outside -
the perfect holiday combo!

Monday, December 17, 2012

12.17.2012


december gratitude journal:
early morning runs to the post office.
checking items off the to-do list.
ordering christmas gifts online.
hohoho - only one week till christmas!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

12.16.2012

december gratitude journal:
wrapping christmas presents after the
boys have gone to bed.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

12.15.2012

december gratitude journal:
finishing a great book in the middle
of christmas cards, holiday shopping & online ordering!
loved this book.
5 out of 5 stars.

Friday, December 14, 2012

12.14.2012


december gratitude journal:
the decorations are up.
the stockings are hung on the mantel.
the batteries are changed in santa.
the platter is ready for homemade cookies.
just waiting for santa to come....

Thursday, December 13, 2012

12.13.2012



december gratitude journal:
remember these sad faces from last winter break?
we are turning them into smiles this winter vacation.
the rooms are booked.
the tickets are purchased.
the road trip has been planned.
hohoho....can't wait!