Ever since the decision to stay in this apartment, I have gone into overdrive. I unpacked and passed on the boxes to someone else that was moving, and now I have been thoroughly de-cluttering and cleaning like it was Spring. But with the holidays right around the corner, I can’t think of a more appropriate time to be nesting–and no, I’m not pregnant.
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| Also, officially brainstorming our Christmas card. |
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I can’t wait to come see you guys. Snow already?! It’s 70 degrees in Pittsburgh today. When can my niece come spend a week with me? :)
I had 6 inches on top of my car today! It made me upset. Anyways I am obsessed with that picture of Greta! I want it framed!
I had 6 inches on top of my car today! It made me upset. Anyways I am obsessed with that picture of Greta! I want it framed!
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!I hope to never see snow again unless I am on vacation. And then, I would like to enjoy it with a cup of hot cocoa and a blanket next to a fire.
#2 it is 88 degrees today. SO humid. ahhh apparently we will be having “cooler” weather next week. I don’t believe them!!!!
#3 Greta girl, you are growing like a weed and I want you to STOP. STOP it NOOOOOW! Stay like a baby forever. But, wait, start walking so your Mommy understands why I keep pulling my hair out chasing after your BFF miss Brinley. Sooo there you have it.
#4 are we in the “sending christmas card” category now since we have a child?? Ahhh I haaaaate growing up. Can we send e-cards instead????
I can’t wait to come see you guys. Snow already?! It’s 70 degrees in Pittsburgh today. When can my niece come spend a week with me? :)
You had that much snow? Amazing – are you sure you live in Pleasant Grove – not Idaho? We haven’t seen any here yet – a few little pellets of sleet yesterday. It’s really beautiful. Love the cute pics of Greta.