I woke up this morning, snuggled underneath our down comforter, with the door to our balcony slightly open. With my warm PJ's and socks on, I realized that this was the perfect, crisp fall morning. As much as I enjoyed it, I knew I couldn't stay in bed forever. Yet, as I drove to work, it left me with such a warm feeling (are you gagging yet over this post?) because to me, it signaled the arrival of the holiday season - AND I LOVE ME SOME FREAKIN' HOLIDAYS. And so, here are:
The Top 5 Things I Am Looking Forward to This Holiday Season
Before I begin the list, a small disclaimer:
Of course I am excited about the usual things, like spending time with family and friends, eating lots of food, etc. But let's be honest - that's just plain boring (Sorry Dad, I still love you!).
5.) Holiday Movies (AHEM! "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1")
My friends and I have tickets for this Sunday in a RIDIC theater, with awesome fro yo, coffee drinks, and BACON POPCORN. Bacon + Ron Weasley = pure bliss.
4.) Waking up on Christmas morning with my husband and calling around to find an open Starbucks on our way to the 'burbs.
We did this last year, and decided it's going to become a tradition, because it's a very "us" thing to do. Despite the fact that I quit Starbucks a few months ago.
3.) Participating in a grab bag and watching everyone fight over the rules. (I'm sorry - but you should open the gift FIRST, then let the next person go! What's the point of passing around unopened gifts???)
3.) Participating in a grab bag and watching everyone fight over the rules. (I'm sorry - but you should open the gift FIRST, then let the next person go! What's the point of passing around unopened gifts???)
Seriously, y'all. When you play by my rules, you can score amazing gifts, like the talking Napoleon Dynamite doll I received a few years ago...
2.) Attending a Phil Collins dance party.
2.) Attending a Phil Collins dance party.
Yes, Virginia, there IS a Santa Claus - and he comes in the form of a balding drummer.
1.) Putting up our Christmas tree - because it's pre-lit and tiny and will only take 10 minutes!
The hubs and I decided not to do it up all crazy style with trees and decorations until we have little bambinos running around.
So, tell me - what are YOU looking forward to this holiday season?
P.S. All images via weheartit
I'm ALL SORTS of excited for HP7 too!! I'm going to the movie with Greg's assistant and her adorable daughter on Saturday. We canNOT wait! And um, bacon popcorn?? And froyo?? Yes, please!!
ReplyDeleteI totally get ya on the "perfect morning" days. Glad you had one today! ;-) Fun post!
Oh my gosh, Harry Potter Harry Potter Harry Potter! I am RIDICULOUSLY excited for it and will hopefully be at a theater on Sunday as well!
ReplyDeleteI'm also excited for pumpkin pie and turkey and hey... presents. What can I say, I love presents!
I love your list! I just put up my tree yesterday and that is something I always look forward to! I also look forward to real mail- Christmas cards!
ReplyDeleteYou have me so excited! I am READY!
ReplyDeletei have a small prelit tree too...but it takes me way longer than 10 minutes to put up. i spend about 20 looking for all the plugs, etc. guess i need to get me a husband to go digging in the artificial branches.
ReplyDeletep.s. i'm pumped to put all my new ornaments on my tree this year. hope there is enough room.
i have a small prelit tree too...but it takes me way longer than 10 minutes to put up. i spend about 20 looking for all the plugs, etc. guess i need to get me a husband to go digging in the artificial branches.
ReplyDeletep.s. i'm pumped to put all my new ornaments on my tree this year. hope there is enough room.
Oh, such a fun post to read...while snuggled under my comforter! ;) I am excited to go see Tangled. I don't think Pretty Little Bare Feet is *quite* ready for the movies yet, so I think My Prince & I are going to beg my sweet mama to watch the tot for us while we go see it.
ReplyDeleteOh, & big yayyy! that you love Phil Collins! I saw him live on the Genesis world tour several years ago. Amazing! =)
Can. Not. Wait!
ReplyDeleteHarry Potter is going to be AH-MAZING!
#4 is cracking me up! I would totally do that too!
ReplyDeleteYour list is quite unusual I must say. Your Starbucks are open on Christmas?! Maybe it's like that in Chicago, but where I live, practically the whole town shuts down for the day.
ReplyDeleteHere's to you adding more to that list this year!
seriously excited for some kids christmas movies to come into theaters!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBacon Popcorn?? omg i am missing out??!!!!!!
bacon popcorn? Oh goodness.
ReplyDeleteI love your list. But don't hate me, I've never seen a Harry Potter movie. I tried once, but fell asleep. Whoops.
Bacon popcorn?! YES please...want some now!!!! :) For me it's the colors and the lights and the music and so much more. :) I'm not as excited as last year or any other year before that but this may change soon. Hopefully!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL, A Phil Collins DANCE PARTY? this I gotta see! How awesome!
ReplyDeletePhil collins dance party? Totally worth the trip to Chicago! I want to come see!
ReplyDeleteYAY I've been waiting for a post from you! I loooove Christmas time as well . . . and am very amused by your Phil Collins dance party. :) I couldn't agree more about opening the gift first--DUH!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBTW - I left a little something for you over on my blog ;)
ReplyDeleteYou have so much fun to look forward to... live it up, girl! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteI saw Potter and loved it! I too love those red Starbucks cups. I'm planning on a lot of things, but haven't gotten around to any of them yet. Trying to get the little one's party out of the way on Sunday then I'm going to decorate like a fool.
ReplyDeleteThose are all wonderful activities to be a part of, I just put up my Christmas tree tonight and it looks great. Love holiday movies and Christmas morn as well. Sigh.
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