Christmas Tag

I thought that this was a great idea and borrowed it from Bree's blog. Here is my take on Christmas....

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?

I am totally a wrapping paper girl. The thing is I have to wrap all of the presents in the same wrapping paper, I even send a roll or two up to Santa so that he can wrap his presents in the same paper. Also this paper and ribbons has to match my tree.

2. Real tree or artificial?
Artificial tree all the way. I just love having the tree up so much that  I could not stand having it die on me. 

3. When do you put up the tree?

The day after Thanksgiving, it is tradition.

4. When do you take the tree down?

New years day. I want to enjoy Christmas as long as possible.

5. Do you like eggnog?

Sort of, I will drink it only if I have black cherry Shasta to put in with it. Drinking it straight is out of the question.

6. Favorite gift received as a child?

I think that it would have to be a certain gift that I got each year. Every year I would get a new doll. I always looked forward to Christmas day because I knew that a doll would be waiting for me. Also every year my grandma Hales would always make us nightgowns and my mom was so sly and would find out what doll Santa was getting us and make sure that grandma would make a nightgown to fit our dolls. Parents can be so tricky.

7. Do you have a nativity scene?

Now that is a fun question for me I have 10 different nativities. For me that is the whole reason for the season so I cannot get enough of them. 

8. Hardest person to buy for?

Justin, he never gives me any ideas so I never know what he would like. But he is a sweet husband and whatever I buy him he LOVES.

9. Easiest person to buy for?

That would have to be my mom, sister, and mother in-law. Hello they are girls so I know what they would like.

10. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?

I cannot think of anything. 

11. Email or Christmas cards?

Right now I don't do any, but I think that I would do Christmas cards.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie?

My favorite would have to be Elf. I just cannot get enough of that show. 

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?

Right after Thanksgiving.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?

No.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?

My mom's Christmas breakfast casserole and homemade cinnamon rolls. I cannot wait till tomorrow. I only get this once a year so I definitely look forward to it.

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree?

Clear lights

17. Favorite Christmas song?

I could sit and listen to Christmas songs all the time (well at least after Thanksgiving dinner). So I love all of them.

18. Travel for Christmas or stay at home?

Travel close to home since we live so close to family how could we not.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers?

For sure, hello I am a 1st grade teacher. My students sing this song everyday.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star?

A star all the way.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?

PJ's on Christmas Eve and the rest on Christmas morning.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?

People are so crazy and do not take the time to enjoy the season.

23. Best Christmas gift ever received as an adult?

My i-pod last year. I love that thing.

24. What I love most about Christmas?

Being with family and friends all month long.

25. Family Traditions from year to year?

Christmas eve with Justin's fam. Christmas morning with my fam.

26. Did you ever go caroling?

Not as much as I would like to.

27. Oh Christmas Tree! Who has the best tree?

I have to be bias and say mine of course.

28. Fat, Skinny, Tall, Plump Tree?

Fat, full trees.

29. Have you ice-skated?

Only when I was young. The ice scares me.

30. When do you unwrap your gifts? 

Christmas day at about 6:00 am. I would love to open earlier but Justin won't get up that early. 

Let Christmas Begin

Since Justin finally finished his last final yesterday we are finally ready to begin our Christmas celebrations. It was all kicked off with the Berube-Petersen Christmas party. 

Here is Ryan and my sister and sister in-laws.

This tradition all started last year when I decided that it would be fun idea to get both mine and Justin's families together and celebrate the wonderful season. Last years' party was quite interesting. Since we had never done anything like this before everyone was a little suspicious that we had something important that we wanted to tell them, because why else would we get both of our families together? We could tell that they were all thinking that some big news was going to be said so we played it up a little bit. When we were welcoming everyone to our house Justin just keep on rubbing my stomach. The faces of our families was priceless. But then we told them that we were not pregnant and that we just were excited that everyone could enjoy the Christmas season together. 

My sister mom and me!

Justin and his mom.

This year there was again no big news to tell both of our families about the prospects of having another grandchild :( None the less we had a wonderful time just being with one another. Though our niece Brylie did not have such a great night. She threw up all over herself and her daddy and our floor. Boy I never really knew how little kids could really launch it out. We all felt so bad. Needless to say they were not able to stay the whole night. 

Some of our cute nieces. 

It is so nice to finally start felling the Christmas spirit in our house, instead of worrying about the next final. The Berube household is happy once again :)

Now I am Finished

It is official I am done Christmas shopping. The last present that I bought was delivered today. Now the fun of wrapping begins. I am a little crazy when it comes to wrapping my presents are all wrapped in the same wrapping paper. But it is not just any wrapping paper it is paper that matches my tree and the bows also have to match. This is my favorite part of Christmas, minus opening the presents on Christmas day. 

So here is what my tree looks like right now, but give me a day and there will actually be something underneath it. 

Almost Done...Not at All

 This is what my tree looked like two years at this time.

Christmas is almost here!!! Happy day!!! I love Christmas so much. All day today my students had to keep on reminding me that Christmas is only 10 more days away. Hey, at least my kids know their math skills right? 

Well as the title says I am almost done with my Christmas shopping. Or I really should say that I am officially done with Justin's Christmas as a of two minutes ago. Thank you internet. This year I really don't know what I would have done without it for my sweet hubby. The sad news is I still have my mom, sister, in-laws, brother in-laws, brother and sis in-law, coworkers, friends. Wait a second I guess I am really behind and in fact not really ready at all. Dang why does Christmas have to come so fast?  

This year has been a hard year compared to most.  I have been used to working just 3 to 4 ten hour days and having the other full days off. This year I am working 8 to 4 or 6. Huge change for me, and my shopping habits (Justin loves that last part). So now I am the one who has to do all of the last minute shopping. I never have been that person. Help. What should I do? I guess my only choice is to brave the mall and gather all of the presents that I need. If I survive I will for sure let you know. The countdown is on. So bring it!!!!

Our Monday Night

I just have to say that one of my most favorite Christmas movies has to be Elf. I don't know if Christmas could get any funnier than with Will Ferrell playing an Elf. This is one of my fam's favorite also. This year my niece called us up and invited us over to watch Elf for family home evening since they just got it on Blue Ray. 

Well sad to say Justin did not come along because he had a final this morning that was four hours long. Can you say ridiculous. So he wanted to sleep.  I felt so bad and even told my family that I would not be able to come because I wanted to be with Justin. Well the wonderful husband that he is told me that there was no reason that I should not go and enjoy some Christmas time with the fam. So I left him home to veg out.

My nieces and nephews think that Elf is the greatest show on earth and can quote the entire movie. They don't wait until Christmas time to watch this movie, if it were up to them they would watch it everyday and still laugh hysterically at the same scenes as they always do. We had to restrain them this time so that we could all try and enjoy the show. All I can say is that this one is a classic and is one that I will never get bored of. 

So when I go home tonight I found Justin on the couch playing his one of his old school Inintendo games on the Wii. What more is there to life right now than sleeping, studying, some more studying, and maybe a game or two on the Wii? Have got to love the blood shot eyes. Only four more days until his last final. Sad news is this final is going to be 9 hours long. Good luck Lover Boy. All that I can do for him right now is pray and make sure that he has a lot of food to eat.