I love that mug!

We spent Thanksgiving with my husband’s sweet family. While there, I enjoyed coffee from a mug bearing the kids’ pictures. It was a Christmas gift last year. Look here. My MIL and I both love it. It’s so fun to see how much they’ve changed since last year. Our nine-year-old has really grown up this year!

I am completely a picture person. I love taking pictures, looking at pictures. One of the things I love about Christmas is receiving updated photos from family and friends. I’ve taken to sticking them in a little notebook to look back on year after year. And, I love sending them. Shutterfly is my favorite resource. Their cards are always creative and well-executed. (My advertising background makes me really picky!) Look for this one in your mailbox from us this year. But, there are so many cute ones. Look here to see more.

I’m thinking about doing some of these cards for our thank you notes this year. Fun, huh?

Shutterfly has some great offers right now that make photo gifts even more tempting!

Wow. I am a slow blogger. I've been way too busy having fun with my kids. This fall has flown by. Is it really already time for Thanksgiving?

I am loving Tallulah's laughter right now. It's totally contagious. And, she's laughing with Tiger. It doesn't get any better than that - even though he's supposed to be bathing instead of giggling with his sister.

A little time to kill

On Friday night, we ended up with a little time before we met friends for dinner. So, we stopped in Ross to browse instead of sitting in the car. B and I have been on-again-off-again looking for curtains for our family room. Who knew they were waiting for us at that Ross?

I am thankful that God provides in big ways and small ways. And I love having curtains in our family room. I didn't realized how much the room needed to be "warmed up" until our curtains were hung.

Does this child belong to you?

I'm not certain this question ever has a positive implication. It certainly didn't today when Tallulah and Tiger and I were having lunch with some friends. Fortunately, the sweet child (found in the parking lot) didn't belong to either of us.

That's when I remembered that I have great kids who have great friends. Definitely something to be thankful for. Thank you for not running around the restaurant like your hair was on fire. And, thanks for not wandering into the parking lot alone.

I'm also thankful for this friend and her coupon sense. She's always cashing in on a great deal. For once, I had a deal she didn't have (only because my name has "chris" in it). Spaghetti Warehouse is celebrating Columbus Day with a fun deal. Learn more at www.facebook.com/SpaghettiWarehouse?v=app_4949752878&ref=nf.