Here’s us at the doctor’s office at the beginning of the week. |
I’m definitely not going to let it keep me down, especially this weekend, because it’s THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR. Here’s what’s currently going…
Christmas cards! Since we’re talking about the most wonderful time of the year, that means Christmas cards are ready to be ordered and sent out. I mean, I’m not ready just yet, but I see all of y’all taking your pictures and posting about your favorite card makers. Personally, we chose to forgo Christmas portraits. Not upset about that at all. Not one bit. Ha! But I am excited for my favorite photographer, also known as my hubs, to take some photos of our best, little gift who reminds us of Christ’s love year-round. She was the star of our card last year (as seen above), so I think we can continue on with the trend. I’m super excited to pick our new cards. We went with Shutterfly last year, and depending on who has the best deal is who we’ll go with this year. I just love sending them out, and I absolutely love getting them in the mail from all of my family and friends. Displaying them on our mini-Christmas tree is one of my favorite traditions. Can’t wait! Where do you order your Christmas cards?
this Christmas Cheer Exchange! This is my first holiday season as a blogger, and I am so excited about that. I just signed up for this super fun Christmas Cheer Exchange, and you can, too. :) All bloggers can sign-up to join in on the fun. Here are some of the details:
- Sign up by emailing Astleigh at hillcollectionblog@gmail.com or by emailing Rachel or Kailtin to let them know you want to participate. You will provide your name and mailing address.
- The sign-up ends on Nov. 21st, so be sure to do so soon!
- Each participant will be randomly assigned to another participant. You will receive a package from a different participant, not necessarily the person who you send your package to.
- On Nov. 24th the hostesses will send each participant the blogger that you will be sending your box of Christmas goodies to.
- Put a box together of Christmas-inspired items. The total of your box items should be $10.
- Ship your Christmas Cheer box on Dec. 1st.
- Once you receive your package, make sure to take photos and write a fun blog post about it. :)
- On Dec. 10th Rachel, Kaitlin, and Ashleigh will be hosting a link-up to share the Christmas Cheer Box you received.
MC0913 says
Hope you feel better! Enjoy the market – I’ve never been which seems anti-Houstonian. Maybe next year :)
Kristy says
Thank you! I am so much better and we loved the market! You should definitely try it out. If you love shopping and finding unique gifts and loads of Christmas decor, and you don’t mind a crowd, then it is the place to be! :) Hope you have a great week!
Amy Smith says
I love Christmas cards! I can’t wait to get working on ours!
Kristy says
I know! I have decided I’m going to use our family portraits from February. Might as well. ;) They just put a smile on my face.
Tawnya Faust says
OH I love your currently this week! The nutcracker market sound incredible, I wish I could join you! Christmas cards are the best, aren’t they?! I’ll have to get your address so we can send you one of ours!!
I hope everyone is starting to feel a bit better!!
Kristy says
I wish you could have, too! I’m sure you would have loved it! :) And yes, we’ll have to exchange addresses so we can do our own little exchange. ;) We are all finally feeling better! Hallelujah! Hope y’all had a good weekend!
Nelle Monaco says
Those ornaments!! My mom has given us one every year since we were little- she always bought us one at our hometown Oktoberfest and would base it on our interests that year – LOVE it!!! Thank you for posting… have a great weekend!
Kristy says
Aww, that is too sweet! My mom has kind of done the same thing. We usually pick out our own new ornament each year. So much fun! I love this time of year. It just brings so much joy to my heart. :) Hope you have a great week, Nelle!
MC0913 says
Hope you feel better! Enjoy the market – I've never been which seems anti-Houstonian. Maybe next year :)
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
Aww! I love your photos Kristy– especially the one of Charlotte on your Christmas card. She looks so grown up too in the one where she’s drawing… I hope you two feel better soon, by the way! Have a relaxing weekend :)
Kristy says
Thanks, Daisy! I was so in love with her pictures last year. She has grown up so much, so quickly! We are all feeling better and we had a great weekend! I hope you have a great week!
Amy Smith says
I love Christmas cards! I can't wait to get working on ours!
Tawnya Faust says
OH I love your currently this week! The nutcracker market sound incredible, I wish I could join you! Christmas cards are the best, aren't they?! I'll have to get your address so we can send you one of ours!!
I hope everyone is starting to feel a bit better!!
Nelle Monaco says
Those ornaments!! My mom has given us one every year since we were little- she always bought us one at our hometown Oktoberfest and would base it on our interests that year – LOVE it!!! Thank you for posting… have a great weekend!
Daisy @ Simplicity Relished says
Aww! I love your photos Kristy– especially the one of Charlotte on your Christmas card. She looks so grown up too in the one where she's drawing… I hope you two feel better soon, by the way! Have a relaxing weekend :)
Jenna Griffin says
Eek! That photo of Charlotte on the Christmas card is precious!!
Happy birthday, girl!! I hope you have fun celebrating!
Kristy says
Aww, thank you! I loved it, so I’m hoping this year’s card will be just as special. :) Thank you so much! I’m sure I will love this day no matter what. Hope you have a great week, Jenna!
Jenna Griffin says
Eek! That photo of Charlotte on the Christmas card is precious!!
Happy birthday, girl!! I hope you have fun celebrating!
neivelouise says
Happy Birthday for Monday!! And your daughter is SO cute!!!
Neive xo
theaussieosborns.blogspot.com
Kristy says
Thanks so much sweet friend! :)
Alexandra says
Hey! I nominated you for the Liebster Award. You can follow this link to view it: http://www.withaheartindanger.com/?p=1171 Great blog!!
Kristy says
Aww, thank you so much, Alexandra! I appreciate it and will most definitely check it out. :)
Alexandra says
Aww, no problem Kristy! You have a great blog!
Kimberly Bolden says
Happy Birthday Kris! Your post provided us with such great insight into your world in this season. Thanks for letting us in. I absolutely enjoyed the 1.2.3.4.5.format . I am going to have to check out the Christmas Cheer Exchange!
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Kimberly! I just love this season so much, so I’m sure it’s not the last you’ll hear about it from me. :) Every Friday, I do a format like this. I find that the 1-5 format works really well for me and it helps me stay focused. ;) You should! I think the sign-up ends soon, so be sure to join if you’d like. Have a great week!
Sarah Potts says
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a fun time celebrating (& that you are feeling better). Love reading that other bloggers are getting into the holiday mood – I think it’s such a fun time & I love to see how others are celebrating too!
Kristy says
Thank you so much, Sarah! I most definitely will enjoy this day. :) I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to celebrate the Christmas season early. I love it! And I love seeing everyone getting festive and in the spirit already, too. It really is a magical time. I’ll be sharing plenty more, too!
alyssa nicole says
Happy happy birthday, love!! I hope it’s splendid and that you have lots of fun with your family. <3
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Alyssa! I had a wonderful weekend and plan on having a great day! :) Xoxo
neivelouise says
Happy Birthday for Monday!! And your daughter is SO cute!!!
Neive xo
theaussieosborns.blogspot.com
Emily Abernathy says
What a precious little girl you have! It looks like you have a fun holiday season in store. :) I look forward to following along!
Kristy says
Aww, thanks so much, Emily! I sure hope so. :) Now that I have a daughter, she makes every holiday so much brighter. I love sharing our shenanigans, so I’m so happy to let y’all get a glimpse at our fun. I hope you have the best week!
Alexandra says
Hey! I nominated you for the Liebster Award. You can follow this link to view it: http://www.withaheartindanger.com/?p=1171 Great blog!!
Kimberly Bolden says
Happy Birthday Kris! You post provided with such great insight into your world in this season. Thanks for letting us in. I absolutely enjoyed the 1.2.3.4.5.format . I am going to have to check out the Christmas Cheer Exchange!
Sarah Potts says
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a fun time celebrating (& that you are feeling better). Love reading that other bloggers are getting into the holiday mood – I think it's such a fun time & I love to see how others are celebrating too!
alyssa nicole says
Happy happy birthday, love!! I hope it's splendid and that you have lots of fun with your family. <3
Emily Abernathy says
What a precious little girl you have! It looks like you have a fun holiday season in store. :) I look forward to following along!
Kristy says
Thank you! I am so much better and we loved the market! You should definitely try it out. If you love shopping and finding unique gifts and loads of Christmas decor, and you don't mind a crowd, then it is the place to be! :) Hope you have a great week!
Kristy says
I know! I have decided I'm going to use our family portraits from February. Might as well. ;) They just put a smile on my face.
Kristy says
I wish you could have, too! I'm sure you would have loved it! :) And yes, we'll have to exchange addresses so we can do our own little exchange. ;) We are all finally feeling better! Hallelujah! Hope y'all had a good weekend!
Kristy says
Aww, that is too sweet! My mom has kind of done the same thing. We usually pick out our own new ornament each year. So much fun! I love this time of year. It just brings so much joy to my heart. :) Hope you have a great week, Nelle!
Kristy says
Thanks, Daisy! I was so in love with her pictures last year. She has grown up so much, so quickly! We are all feeling better and we had a great weekend! I hope you have a great week!
Kristy says
Aww, thank you! I loved it, so I'm hoping this year's card will be just as special. :) Thank you so much! I'm sure I will love this day no matter what. Hope you have a great week, Jenna!
Kristy says
Thanks so much sweet friend! :)
Kristy says
Aww, thank you so much, Alexandra! I appreciate it and will most definitely check it out. :)
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Kimberly! I just love this season so much, so I'm sure it's not the last you'll hear about it from me. :) Every Friday, I do a format like this. I find that the 1-5 format works really well for me and it helps me stay focused. ;) You should! I think the sign-up ends soon, so be sure to join if you'd like. Have a great week!
Kristy says
Thank you so much, Sarah! I most definitely will enjoy this day. :) I don't think there's anything wrong with wanting to celebrate the Christmas season early. It really is a magical time. I'll be sharing plenty more, too!
Kristy says
Thanks so much, Alyssa! I had a wonderful weekend and plan on having a great day! :) Xoxo
Kristy says
Aww, thanks so much, Emily! I sure hope so. :) Now that I have a daughter, she makes every holiday so much brighter. I love sharing our shenanigans, so I'm so happy to let y'all get a glimpse at our fun. I hope you have the best week!
Alexandra says
Aww, no problem Kristy! You have a great blog!
Bri Runde says
I love your daughter’s name!
Kristy says
Thank you! I love it, too. :)
Kristy says
Thank you! I love it, too. :)
Sarah McKelvy says
This is my favorite time of the year. There are times I blog five times a week, and then only once or twice, which is one reason my blog is more of a hobby. Enjoy the gift exchange!!!
Kristy says
Thank goodness I’m not the only one who still believes that this can be just a hobby. :) I love blogging, but sometimes it has to take a backseat while I tend to other things in my life. I’m excited about the gift exchange and the holidays in general. Happy week, Sarah!
Sarah McKelvy says
This is my favorite time of the year. There are times I blog five times a week, and then only once or twice, which is one reason my blog is more of a hobby. Enjoy the gift exchange!!!
Alycia says
i love this list you have put together. we have cute little ornaments like that too, I wish though, that we got one last year for Palmer’s first Christmas! I have to start shopping around for Christmas cards too! It’ll be here before you know it! :)
Kristy says
You can still get a first Christmas ornament. They make them everywhere, and I’m sure she wouldn’t know the difference. Just put last year on it. ;) I have yet to even look for cards. I haven’t even taken pictures of Charlotte for this year’s card either. Oh well. I’m sure I can come up with something we already have. Lol.
Kristy says
Thank goodness I'm not the only one who still believes that this can be just a hobby. :) I love blogging, but sometimes it has to take a backseat while I tend to other things in my life. I'm excited about the gift exchange and the holidays in general. Happy week, Sarah!
Kristy says
You can still get a first Christmas ornament. They make them everywhere, and I'm sure she wouldn't know the difference. Just put last year on it. ;) I have yet to even look for cards. I haven't even taken pictures of Charlotte for this year's card either. Oh well. I'm sure I can come up with something we already have. Lol.