Yesterday morning I told David I could live my life in Christmas break mode all year long.  It was the perfect amount of busy and free time.  Because if I get too much free time, I get so bored and wish there was something going on.  And over break there definitely was.  It was busy.  It was busy with things and people I love.

But we’re back into the swing of things.  So here we go!  Let’s make it a good one!
#firstmondayof2015

Our New Year’s Even was laid back and perfect.  Here’s a few pictures we snapped as we celebrated.  We decided that our very own Battle of the Sexes was the perfect way to end 2014.  Every game was girls against guys!

On New Year’s Eve, I was scrolling through Pinterest looking for cool ways to incorporate champagne.  {I’ve been living the last-minute life recently, so why stop for NYE?}  There’s ton’s of cool ideas and drinks but I kept getting frustrated because everything I would click on was like 17 ingredients and 89 steps.  #aintnobodygottimefodat

So, I finally clicked on a link that said if you put Rock Candy in champagne it makes it look really cool.  I had to run to the store anyway, so I added rock candy to my list.

David laughed at me when I told him the last thing on my list was rock candy.  He told me to drive to Boone and get it from the Mast General Store.  After buying Pop Rocks {closest thing I could find} we hit the road.  Then he really laughed at me.

Good thing Megan came to the rescue.  When she asked what she could bring to the party, I answered with, “A cleaning service because I really want to take a nap this afternoon.  Oh, and rock candy.”

After convincing her I was only {half} kidding about her cleaning my house and she really didn’t need to bring Clorox, she did manage to show up with Rock Candy!
#andsavetheday

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Friday was a huge conference game against a rival school for my basketball girls.  JV came out with a win and varsity made a huge comeback and came up just short.  It sucks to lose but it was great to see them play with such intensity and heart.

I know I talk all the time about how basketball takes over my life during the season.  Because, really, it does.  No time for anything, it feels like.  But I love it and that’s why I do it.  It’s so much fun to watch the girls grow and do things that they’ve practiced.  It’s fun to watch their competitive side come out.  It’s fun to watch them become teammates.  And it’s so rewarding to walk away with a W.

Who cares if I don’t have time for other stuff?  I can do it the other 8 months of the year.

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Any Jamberry friends out there?

I went to a party in early December and got to try it out.  I was so excited to try it out but skeptical that the nail wraps would actually last for 3 weeks. The good news?  It passed with flying colors.  I only used the sample ones on my ring fingers but I ordered a few designs and I can’t wait to try this phenomenon on all 10 fingers.

In case you can’t tell, this was my third polish color and it’s really chipped.  The nail wrap has grown out but still looks perfect!

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The other night, I posted on Instagram about my perfect night… which obviously included a little F+F work.

And a glass of wine.

I’ve had some time to learn a little bit more about blogland.  I was able to put a button on the right side of my homepage.  I’ve had it designed for a while but I had to look up how to do the coding.  David laughed at my excited squeal when it finally worked!

I’ve been brainstorming some new ideas for stuff around here.  I’ll keep you updated as the pieces start coming together.

I have so much fun learning all this new stuff.  It’s not where I want it to be but it’s a step in the right direction.

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Speaking of learning stuff, I also have been doing a little more designing.  Here’s a save the date I created for a former student.  {Yes, it makes me feel old.}

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I also forced myself to undecorate this weekend.  I was sad to see everything go because I loved it so much.  The living room feels kinda dim without the tree tonight.

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Kenzie, Ryan and Payton came to visit us on Saturday.  It was so much fun to hang out!

Ahhh, I just love weekends.  And Christmas break.  And the fresh start of a new year.

Happy Monday!  Make it one to remember.

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