Christmas Spirit

I am beyond excited that it's beginning to look and FEEL like Christmas in Austin! I've been having fun and spending time with friends and family doing Christmas type things.

We went to a gingerbread house making party. One word: FUN! Some people showed up with their A game and made some incredible houses! Scott and I had fun building our "starter home," compared to all the other mansions. I had fun with eating the accessories..."One for me, one for the house."

Some houses were complete with solar panels(top left), and a car port(bottom left). Thanks to Thane and Amy for hosting such a fun party!

Last weekend we Scott hung the Christmas lights, and we put up all of our Christmas decorations, which is not very many. I plan on buying up deals after Christmas to add to our collection. We did get some stockings as a gift from my aunt, which I'm very happy about! She said it was against the law to not have stockings.

I'm on the look out for some cutesy doggy stockings, so if you know of any, let your girl know!

Last week, Scott joined me and some of my work friends for our Holiday Happy Hour. I had a great time, minus overcoming my sickness. (I was so sick last week!! Sorry for the lack of posts).

I love my co-workers, and I'm glad we get along so well! We need to have another outing pronto!

Continuing our Christmas outings, last night I went with my future mother in law and my mom to the Austin Symphony Christmas Sing-along! I LOVE this Christmas tradition. This was my third time going to this concert. It puts me in the Christmas spirit, and gets me pumped up for the season. I love that the whole auditorium sings along and all the joyous kiddos excited to see Santa, Rodolph, and Frosty.

 Happy Wednesday friends!

Linking up with Shanna for some randomness Wednesday!!!

Random Wednesday {link up!}

In honor of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share a random list of things I'm thankful for this year! Some of are more important than others, but nonetheless I'm thankful!

I'm thankful for...

• Having the chance to plan mine and Scott's wedding. Although it can be stressful at times, I'm grateful that I have a wedding to plan!
• These guys.

They make it hard for me to leave in the morning. Sorry so dark!

• Working for four hours today(and earning time), and having casual Friday on a Wednesday.



yes, I wore this to work today...

• Sour, gummy candies.
• Love and acceptance from my future in-laws. I've never met another family who is so warm and welcoming than the Hamiltons. I'm beyond blessed to call them family.
• The fact that ALL of my family lives within 30 minutes of me. Love that we are so close.
• Joining a small group of Godly women who encourage me and are helping me grow my faith.
• Melvin. 

• My job. It's such a blessing. It's low stress, entertaining(at times), easy, and I'm just plain happy with it! :)
• Coffee. And my in house barista-Scott!
• Waking up next to my future hubby every morning.
• My education and supportive family, especially Bob, my step dad! I couldn't have done it without them.
• My gym membership
• Exceptions to my closet challenge! Thanks mom!

• Scott. We have the perfect dynamic for each other. So happy God brought us together. As Scott would say, we go together like peanut butter and jelly. :)

Linking up with Shanna! Thanks for giving me an excuse to be random, girl!