So excited, he can't stand it...

Brian is getting all excited about Christmas. Click on the link and you won't be disappointed.

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9632409919

Childhood memories...

On Yahoo's home page, they had a list of shows that will be airing in the next few days and I cannot wait. I actually have these on DVD, but I love watching them on regular cable network. They certainly bring back memories from when I was a little girl. I have to say, my all time favorite is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. I don't know what it is about it, but I love it so. I just remember getting so excited when it came on TV, and it usually came on right before Christmas and it seemed like it only came on once. Its a definite classic. I wonder if kids today enjoy it as much as I did. Here's a list of Christmas classics that I loved watching.

1. Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer

2. Frosty the Snowman

3. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

4. Santa Claus is Coming to Town

5. Twas' the Night Before Christmas

6. Charlie Brown Christmas

7. Yogi Bear's First Christmas

8. A Very Smurfy Christmas

9. A Christmas Story

10. The Year Without Santa Claus

11. Mickey's Christmas Carol

Getting in the spirit.

Tonight I decided I would bake some Christmas cookies to get myself in the Christmas spirit. I know your probably like, Jennifer, you have all your decorations up and your not in the spirit? I'm telling you, this weather is throwing me all off. Plus, today is December 1 so I still have some time. I did enjoy baking and decorating the cookies....although, they are a little messy looking. I only decorated a few and just iced the rest. I don't have the patience to do tidies work when all your going to do is eat them. Plus, God did not give the gift of being an artist. I stink at decorating, especially cookies and cakes. At least I can say I tried. I'm just happy they taste good.

(I ran out of room in writing Christmas)

Just around the corner...

I tried to post pictures of our decorated home a few days ago and something happened. Everything that I had typed and all my pictures dissappeared and I didn't feel like redoing it all over again. So, I'm going to make this blog short and sweet. We have our house all decorated for the Christmas holiday and I think it looks pretty good. The way the house is laid out, its really hard to make everything flow. I guess you have to settle with whatcha got. Anyway, here are a few pics. I just wish the weather was a little cooler.

Our undecorated Christmas tree

I'm sure your wondering why on earth we have our Christmas tree up so early (2 weeks early to be exact), but I have my reasons. A week or so ago Brian ordered our Christmas tree from Balsam Hill and this sucker came in two large boxes. One box came on a Thursday and the other came on Friday. I thought the company accidentally sent us two trees until I looked at the packing slip and it said that were to get two boxes. Now, when an artificial tree comes in two large boxes wouldn't you put it up early so you can see how big it is. Also, I wanted to make sure it wasn't too tall (9 feet) for our house and that we actually have a place to up it. Well, it took over an hour to put it up. It wasn't difficult putting it together, but we had to fix the branches. All I have to say is that this is a B-E-A-UTIFUL tree. It looks like a real tree, except it doesn't have the real tree smell. Maybe I'll buy the smell in the can....maybe not, I'm sure it really doesn't smell good. Overall, I love this tree. It will take years to fill it with ornaments. I think the ornaments that we have now will only cover a small portion of the tree. We had a Charlie Brown Christmas tree before this one, so we don't have a whole lot of ornaments. Anyway, is this a big tree or what?

This weekend I also bought a wreath and garland from Pottery Barn. I think it's going to look so good on the mantel. Here are pics from there website. When I have the mantel decorated, I will post some pics.

Say a prayer for me tomorrow. I'm taking my drivers license test (written) tomorrow so I can have my NC license. Let's hope that I will pass this thing :)

I'm so HaPpY!!

We got a Christmas tree...yea! Well, we ordered it off the internet yesterday. We should have it in about a week. After tons of researching on the internet and looking at the trees at Lowes and Home Depot, I think we found the perfect artificial prelit Christmas tree. I found a website called Balsam Hill and the trees looked really good. There trees were even on the set of Ellen DeGeneres show, so they should be pretty good. I let Brian pick the tree, of course I had some say in it as well, but I let him make the final decision on which one to get. We decided to go with the 9' Ocala Spruce Pine with clear lights. Brian wanted colored, but I told him no on that one. I'm not crazy about the colored lights. We can have colored lights when we have kids. I think we're going to happy with this tree. What do you think?

I know, I know...

My apologies for being away for so long. October has been a very busy month for the Kinard's. For starters, Brian celebrated his 31st birthday on the 6th. I think he had a pretty good birthday. We went away for the weekend to Lake Lure... about 30 minutes from Asheville. We hiked Chimney Rock, played on the rocks in the river and had delicious food. I believe Brody really enjoyed himself (yes, we brought our child along). I do believe he was a happy little dog that whole weekend. I think Brian enjoyed himself as well. It was nice doing something for him since he does a lot for me. I'm sorry I don't have pics on my computer from this trip...I guess I never added them.

The next weekend, we went to Mississippi to friends and family. We spent the night with Curtis that Friday night and with my parents that Saturday night. Brian, Curtis and I went to the Bin and had a few beverages. Saturday, my Dad and sister-in-law came up and us three had lunch at Petty's BBQ in which I found a piece of hair (not mine) in my sandwich. Needless to say I lost my appetite. Suzanne met with a friend and my Dad and I went to the MSU vs. Tennessee game. Brian and Curtis hung out. I figured they needed some guy time and plus I wanted to spend some quality time with my Dad. I have very few opportunities for that...I'll take what I can get. After the game, we met up with Brian and went home. Suzanne and Audrey spent the night, too. Chris couldn't make it sadly because of work. It was great seeing Suzanne and Audrey. I haven't seen Suzanne since Christmas last year and I hadn't seen Audrey since April. That little girl is growing up so fast! It was great seeing my Mom too :) It was a very short weekend, but it was a great weekend. I can't wait to go back for Christmas this year! Here are a couple of pics from the trip.

The following weekend was my 27th birthday. I cannot believe I'm actually 27...three years away from being 30. It really doesn't seem that long. I swear, I think the older you get, the faster time flies. We didn't do anything for my birthday. I didn't want to go anywhere since we've been gone every weekend for the past month. We were actually suppose to go on a hot air balloon ride, but that feel through. Instead, I went shopping. I bought a few tops, jewelry and shoes. We had Mexican for dinner and went bowling. I finally beat Brian in a game...that has never happened! He's so good at it. He's one of these people who either bowls a strike or spare...it's aggravating. I was happy I finally beat him and he said he didn't let me win. I believe him I suppose.

This past weekend was another relaxing weekend. Friday night we hung out at home. We were actually asleep by 10pm. Saturday, we got up and had breakfast at IHop which was delicious. That afternoon we went to a movie and watched Dan In Real Life...highly recommended. I loved that movie. Brian said it was a super chick flick. The remainder of the afternoon, I bought a few Christmas decorations. I know, I'm getting a little ahead, but I want to get the good items before they are all gone.

In between all the weekend fun was work of course. That's nothing to write about though. No need to bore you on that subject. Hopefully, I won't be away for so long. Life gets in the way for the little things.