Christmas...kinda

So, I know everyone has been awaiting pictures of my spectacular Christmas tree...so here it is.

Spectalur? Not so much. This is my sad attempt at a Christmas tree. It's no more than 3' tall and is very sparse, but it works. Sio is not in to holidays much cause they were never made a big deal when he was little in Tonga, so he doesn't care. My mom always has extravagant decorations and an awesome tree, so I don't mind much either. I'm not one to go all out and decorate. I'm actually lucky that I got it done this early. Usually I finally remember to get them out right before Christmas and it usually doesn't get done, even then.

Yay for Christmas. And I'm loving this no snow thing. Woot!!

It's been a while...

So, I just realized that it's been awhile since I posted. Not much is new. I had bunko over at my house about 2 weeks ago, and it went really well. Everyone had lots of fun and enjoyed the yummy food. I had tons of leftovers! I always make too much for things.

We have decided that we are going to Tonga in December of 2009!! Yay. Now all we have to do is come up with about $10k to do it. No problem, right? Wrong! If anyone has any grand ideas on how to come up with some extra money, let me know. I may try getting a second job...although it would be weird. I don't know what I will be able to do for a couple hours a night, part-time. Maybe I could just rob a bank...or some rich person could feel generous and hook me up...or money could start growing on trees... All I know is that I will do whatever it takes to be able to not only meet my wonderful in-laws, but to have my husband see his family again. He misses them so much, it makes me sad. He really was a mama's boy and he really misses his little sister and daughter.

Thanksgiving was good. We had lots of fun with the family. We ALL went to Twilight, which was good. And almost everyone came to the yummy dinner. I made the 3-layer jello pudding. Pistachio and pineapple, lemon, then strawberry with real strawberries, and then whip cream on top. It was quite delicious if I do say so myself.

I can't believe that it's the first week of December and no snow! Not that I'm complaining, I hate it. It is strange though, usually we have snow on Halloween. I also can't believe that I have absolutely no Christmas shopping done. Crap! I better get on that. I really haven't even thought about it. Double crap!! But I'm excited for Christmas and to fall asleep to the bright Christmas tree at my mom's house (literally BRIGHT. like at least 1000 lights, not even exaggerating!!). The smell of Christmas and the fun music. Yay!!