It’s the most wonderful time of the year

Posted by Trisha on Oct 27, 2008 in Christmas, Family, Halloween, Holidays, Thanksgiving, The Inlaws, birthdays, life, the kids

Halloween marks the start of our busy season around here. After Halloween, we prepare for Thanksgiving and Brian’s birthday. Fortunately, this year they aren’t the same day! 15 days later is Alex’s birthday. His Godfather will be in town that weekend to celebrate his birthday and Christmas with the boys, which means that sometime before [...]

Tags: Christmas, Family, Holidays, life, Thanksgiving, trees

100 days to Christmas

Posted by Trisha on Sep 20, 2008 in Christmas, Holidays, blogging, life

Yes, I know that there are now 96 days to Christmas, and not 100, as the title suggests. What I’m actually talking about is a website called One Hundred days to Christmas. It’s another List Mama blog, but I like it because it’s Christmas related. I always find that it sneaks up on me. One [...]

Tags: Christmas, Holidays, life, organizing

A ‘lil update

Posted by Trisha on Dec 31, 2007 in Christmas, General, Other places we've lived, blogging, moving

Packing is back into full swing here. I decided to take a few days off for Christmas and to visit with my mom and step-dad, who were here visiting with us. Today, I have spent the day vigorously packing up the kitchen, leaving only what I know I absolutely need. You find out quickly when [...]

Tags: Christmas, Family, moving, New Year, packing, Rochester

Merry Christmas!

Posted by Trisha on Dec 25, 2007 in Christmas, Holidays

Merry Christmas to all of my readers!

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Christmas cookie fun!

Posted by Trisha on Dec 20, 2007 in Christmas, Holidays, pictures, the kids

We made Christmas cookies on Tuesday, and frosted them yesterday. I thought I’d share some pictures of the fun. Enjoy! Sphere: Related Content

Tags: baking, Christmas, cookies, Family, Holidays, kids

A new kind of gift card under the tree

Posted by Trisha on Dec 19, 2007 in Christmas, News, blogging

Gift cards are quite popular. I often get dh an iTunes gift card as part of his birthday/anniversary/Christmas present. I received a B&N goft card from our friends for Christmas, dh got a best Buy gift card. Some people don’t like them. I LOVE them! They allow me to go shopping for something that perhaps [...]

Tags: Christmas, gift cards, health, Holidays, medical

Now it feels like Christmas

Posted by Trisha on Dec 13, 2007 in Christmas, Holidays, blogging, moving

Brian’s dad and step-mom sent their Christmas gifts through DHL and we received them today. There are finally presents under our tree. Well, there were some from my dad, but now under the tree is full of presents an it doesn’t look so bare! But, you know what the best part of getting those presents [...]

Tags: boxes, Christmas, moving, presents

I have a great mother-in-law

Posted by Trisha on Dec 5, 2007 in Christmas, Family, Holidays, The Inlaws, blogging, fun

To be fair, I have two pretty good mother-in-laws and I have something in common with both of them. Brian’s mom is a special education teacher, so am I. Brian’s step-mom likes to cook/bake and so do I. She’s also an avid reader, as is his dad. A couple of years ago, when they were [...]

Tags: Christmas, cookies, cooking, Holidays, kids

My first black Friday experience

Posted by Trisha on Nov 23, 2007 in blogging

When I was in high scholl and college, I worked in retail. Specifically, I sold jewelry and diamonds. Having worked many black Friday’s in retail, I swore I’d never go shopping on that day. It was GREAT for commission, though, let me tell you! I digress…. Wer have been searching for months for a Nintendo [...]

Tags: black Friday, Christmas, shopping, Wii