Working on my Christmas Tan

I seriously have not been to the pool since we moved into the new apartment. I can now say that yesterday, on December 22nd...I had an incredibly relaxing day by the pool in 80 degree weather. It really hasn't been that warm here in a while. I decided to take full advantage! It was defitely strange listening to Christmas Pandora stations, and hearing "Let it Snow", and "Winter Wonderland"!
It is supposed to be nice out today, but I need to finish my Christmas shopping....I may try to wrap it up quickly! So...for all of you who get gift cards, now you know why! (Kidding)

Festive in the NEW Apartment!

A few weeks ago we moved...not too far, just about 15 minutes away. Now Stephen and I are both closer to our jobs, which is GREAT! The new apartment, is VERY similar to our last one....with a few minor upgrades. Immediately after we were almost done unpacking, we put out some of the Christmas stuff. I didn't want to go too overboard since we still aren't 100% unpacked but I figured I would share a few of the hundreds of pics I have taken with my phone!
Oh Christmas Tree...



When I texted this to my mom, she called me a "wise guy"! :P

So festive!

Chewy Chocolate Cookies...SO good! HERE is the recipe...I used wheat flour instead off all purpose!

Santa Wine Pants...

Speaking of wine - I have yet to find a more awesome place to hang our stockings!

The countdown is on!