Random

Random Monday:
I ran very random errands this morning (post office, library, Dr. office, gas station, etc) so I thought I would do a random post.

*right now I am eating blackberries
*just got done making a Christmas decoration that I saw on another blog (you might of seen it because it is not an original craft...I have seen it on Martha Stewart years ago and I saw it on the Katie Brown's workshop on FLN-it is the one with the ornament balls you string to make a wreath) The wire I used is too thin and with the weight it looks like an oval instead of a round wreath. You are suppose to use a coat hanger, but I had this other wire from a different project. I might have to get a wire hanger and restring them.
*got my Christmas cards sent out today.
*making southwest salad for dinner tonight
*went to Petsmart this morning to get my dog a green collar for Christmas-I went about a month ago and they did not have a green collar-thought they were just out-so went back today, no green collar. I also went to Walmart about a month ago to find a green collar and didn't find one. Never thought I would have this much difficulty finding a green collar in Peoria? I have one more pets store I can try, maybe this weekend.
(yes, I know I can order one online probably, but I hate ordering things......I would rather just go to the store and pick one up..no shipping and handling)(Last week I ordered "The Gilmore Girls" complete series on dvd from BestBuy.com and I was nervous the whole time. It cost $150 which isn't chump change. I am nervous it will show up broken or not show up at all and I don't want to deal with customer service and tracking it, blah blah blah)
*craving pasta right now (but still making the salad for dinner)
*want to decorate for Christmas, but I can't bring myself to do it in November. Yes, tomorrow is December, but I can't bring myself to do it tonight. Need to wait until tomorrow.

Other Blog Giveaway

"A Journey Through the Waiting Game" is having a giveaway. You should check it out! It is a polka dotted initial.

Festival of Lights Parade

I just got back from the "Festival of Lights" it is really my town's 'claim to fame' basically. It is what puts us on the map. My town is actually known as a Christmas town. The "Festival of Lights" is just a light up parade done at night. Here are a few of the floats:




Yes that is Santa on a treadmill, lol.




puppy





mom duck and her ducklings (my favorite)





reindeer



tricycle



motorcycle

1957 Chevy





bear
flag

There were many more floats, but these are just the ones I took a picture of. Some floats have people on them and some don't. The "Festival of Lights" parade is really the kick off to the Christmas season for me. After the parade is over the floats are parked on this golf course that is closed for the season and you can drive through and see them. The drive through is decorated even more with lights on the fence and along the drive and all over.

Winner

The winner of the giveaway is Julianne from "From the Beginning".

I was going to give two away....but I only had two comments on the giveaway post so I decided to just give one away. Technically she didn't leave a Thanksgiving or Christmas tradition, but I will let that slide-the comment was good enough. I might be the only person in blog history that literally flipped a coin for a giveaway-haha. (seriously I flipped a quarter)

I was hoping this giveaway would bring more followers out of hiding, but I only got one more. Hey, any follower is great! So Julianne send a private email to mlisam@hotmail.com with your address and I will get that in the mail asap!

Closing

I will close the giveaway this evening. I have only had 2 comments.....so this probably really doesn't matter, but....?

My Fun Thankful List

Yes, I am thankful for my husband, family, and friends....but this is my fun thankful list:

*conditioner









*peanut butter ice cream







*long, long, long hot showers


*king sized beds with down comforters



*perfume





*Uggs









*the color pink





*popcorn

*Socks

Picture of Giveaway

It is just a little Christmas Photo Album.

Note

I believe I have successfully taken my word verification off of my comment section. So if anyone has been scared off (lol) from that annoying thing. No fear it is gone. (Someone checked it out for me and it was successful)

Please see my previous post about the giveaway. I hate to over shadow that post...but I am currently taking any suggestions to get more readers and the word verification removal was one suggestion.

Giveaway

I was feeling crafty tonight....so I want to do a giveaway. I made some Christmas Photo albums. I am giving 2 away. My husband needs the computer so I will post pictures later (I have to keep this quick).

Rules:
* Be a Follower (I only have 3 right now...so I hope this brings some people out...I posted lots of comments tonight on others blogs so maybe???)
*leave a comment about your favorite Thanksgiving or Christmas Tradition.

I hope to end this by Saturday. If I only have one or two comments then-oh well-they will get the photo albums.

Thanksgiving

I am really getting excited for Thanksgiving!!!! I can't wait to cook and bake. (I am just making some sides and desserts) I am going grocery shopping tomorrow and then baking on Wednesday and cooking Thursday morning. I am also going to lunch with one of my best friends tomorrow!!!!!!!!! I can't wait.