Gift List #2

If you haven't seen the first list, check this out. 

See, I always have a hard time finding cute, fun, enjoyable gifts that my family and friends will like. Yes, it's always easier when they know exactly what they want, but that doesn't seem to happen to me unless they are 15 and under. 

Each week until Christmas I will post a list of gifts and where to get them. 

These are soft slippers from H&M. These are perfect for young boys. Aiden would love these! Winter is always the best time to have slippers, and these are super fun and comfy looking too. $12.95

Ok, first of all, let me just say I love Anthropologie. Their style is just my style. We have the same style, you know what I mean? 

Here is the Polka Pleats Apron. I think it is beautiful. If you cook or know someone who does, y'all need this. They also have it in black and red. $32

This is a total dude gift. How do I know this, you may ask? My husband found it and said he wanted one. It's a Power All. Its name is completely fitting. It powers all. Well, let's just say it powers all small things and some big things, like a vehicle. Great to have for a man, or a young driver, or heck just any driver. I rescind my previous statement. Everyone needs this. Ha. $100

If your child is anything like mine, they would love this. This has some serious learning opportunities and fun for the family. This is definitely on my Christmas list for Aiden this year. I know he will just love it. $12.95

Until next time,

Dannielle

Little Girl All Grown Up

Ava is now 19 months. She is getting to that point where she is transitioning from an infant to a young girl. With that being said, there are these cute pajamas that are in her size now! See, she's very petite. She is at the bottom of the normal growth chart. She could probably still wear clothes that are 12m but they wouldn't last as long. 

These button down pjs are absolutely precious! When I showed her her new pjs, she said, "Awwwe!" She was excited to put them on knowing that they were different. She ran to the mirror and twisted her torso back and forth staring at herself in the mirror. I had never seen her react that way to clothes. She's definitely all girl. 

In my family, for Christmas Eve, we open one gift. They are pajamas. We usually let the kids open a toy gift as well. I will have the Christmas pajama set for her to wear Christmas Eve. 

I got these at Target. I mean Target is my all-time go-to place for just about everything. If I can't find it there I go to Amazon. I literally don't have any shopping in my town. I have to drive forty-five minutes. Ugh! But... I love the country. 

These are super cute as well! There are other choices in the Target link that I posted up top, but these are my faves. 

Do y'all have any pajama's that y'all love for your little munchkins? 

Happy Halloween Eve!

Dannielle 

Coming To An End

Reminder: I'm switching blogging sites and this is an oldie but a goodie... enjoy!

The year 2013 is coming to an end. This past year has been pretty good to me. Thank God. The past few years were quite a struggle, so I am grateful the dust has settled and the light has started shining through. I am excited about this upcoming year. I have always been hopeful for the future. I am a half glass full kind of gal. I mean, why not?

This was the first year that we bought an artificial Christmas tree, and actually, I am super pleased with it. This year Hubby was able to be home for Christmas, but he would be home just before. That means that most of December he was gone. I know all too well that a real Christmas tree will not last three weeks in my home. Listen, I have read all those posts here and there about how to keep your Christmas tree alive. I am obviously immune to the success of such endeavors. I do consider myself independent to a fault. Part of it is my own doing, and for that I am a tad sorry, kind of. Even I could not imagine myself with my six-year-old and 9 month old children going to pick out a real tree and putting it up by myself. I could already feel the cortisol running through my veins.

After talking with the family about getting an artificial Christmas tree, I needed to research. Boy did I research. I finally settled on a 7.5 foot pre-lit tree from Walmart. It was $98! I was stoked! Putting it together was a cinch. It took some time fluffing out the branches, but hey, I didn't have to hang lights on it, so I considered it an even trade. We put ribbon, ornaments, and bows on the tree while Hubby put the Christmas lights on outside.

All of this took place four days after Thanksgiving. Needless to say, as much as I love Christmas, I was glad to take it all down two days after Christmas. As I drove into our neighborhood today, Aiden noticed that many houses still had their Christmas lights up (nothing wrong with that I might add). He looked confused and said to me, "Why would they have their Christmas lights up when Christmas is over?" I thought to myself, good point. I realized at that moment that is why I was so motivated to take down the decorations so soon after Christmas. Subconsciously I was telling myself, Christmas is over its time to move on.

I look at a new year like most people, a new beginning, a rebirth, regeneration. I do not however do the resolution "thing." I used to make resolutions and not one would come true. Maybe because I procrastinate, and then forget,  but that is besides the point.

When I think of the new year I am reminded of this scripture ~ Hebrews 10:23  Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful;

I know good things are coming my way. Why? Because God's word says so.

May the best of your past be the worst of your future...

Always,

Dannielle  ;)