Merry Christmas!!

So what did Santa bring Claire???
A trampoline, tent, dolls, Fancy Nancy books, magnetic alphabet to put on refrigerator, balls, a doodle thingy, and much more!!!

I love Christmas! So does Claire! After we started the unwrapping process, she tore into the presents!!

I have one more week to milk with my little girl and I'm going to soak up every minute of it!!!

LOVE!

Let the break begin!!!

I'm so thankful for the break! Working at a school definitely has it's perks and these next two weeks will be worth all the other not so fun things we counselors have to deal with!

Claire has been so much fun! She says so many words now and is really funny. She called Maddux a "turtle," and the other day she knew she was doing something she should do, so when I went to say something to her, she immediately pointed at her nose and said "nose." Of course I had to laugh. My very favorite person who I used to work with, Gayle, once said, "If it makes me laugh, then you're not in trouble!" One should never live by those words, but it's so true sometimes!

My goal for this break is to detox! I'm detoxing from the sweets that everyone gave me at school, I'm detoxing the clutter that's in my house, and detoxing lots of other things!!

I can't wait to re-organize my life!!!!!!!! I LOVE WINTER BREAK!!

Here's the best part...
I get ANOTHER week off in February!!

Catching Up!

The Lussier family has been busy! Here's a recap of the month's events:
1. Cheerleading is finally over! My girls went to state for competition and our football team lost in the quarter finals this past week. So now I do the HAPPY dance after school! Today was my first non-cheerleading day and I loved getting Claire at a decent time. I came home and we had a dance party, then we grilled chicken and zuccini. Love!
2. Claire is a talker! She is absolutely funny! The things she says are adorable and she can't quite say certain words, but she's really trying!
3. We bought a trampoline and we all jump on it! It's really too much fun and I forget how high I could jump!
4. Thanksgiving was a blast! I made something from scratch- who knew I could do that.

Now it's on to Christmas festivities and I am going to soak up life with my sweet girl!

P.S.- Picture with Santa= epic failure!

MY FAV!!! Who doesn't love holiday photo cards?

Yes, I do love the holiday season! I used to think photo cards were lame, but that's before I had a family with a very cute little girl! Now all I want to do is send photo cards out to everyone! Finding the right photo card takes a lot of patience and some detective work. I've ordered from several sights and even from ETSY where someone makes a card for me. If you haven't tried shutterfly, I highly suggest you stop what you are doing immediately and spend at least an hour perusing through their holiday photo card selection. You will not be disappointed! Hundreds of cards, and there's no way you can just pick one. They have cute ones, but what I love are the preppy sophisticated cards- especially with monograms!!!! I'm very impressed by their selection and I want to show you a few of the cards that I absolutely love!



I love this card because of the monogram and the black and white photos! Very classy!


http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/initially-chic-green-christmas-card-5x7-flat?sortType=1&storeNode=93476
Need I say more!?!?! I'd decorate my home in this print and of course, the monogram!!


http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/cool-gray-christmas-card-5x7-flat?sortType=1&storeNode=93476
Very modern and clean!


http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/peace-and-joy-holiday-card-5x7-flat?sortType=1&storeNode=93476
Love this one!

And finally, a fun one!

http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/snowtastic-snowflakes-christmas-5x7-folded-card?sortType=1&storeNode=93476

And remember, shutterfly also does other things too!
Gift tags- http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/cards-stationery/snowtastic-snowflakes-christmas-5x7-folded-card?sortType=1&storeNode=93476
Invitations for holiday parties- http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-invitations
And of course, the link to the Christmas Cards! http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards

Can't pick just one, but you should try anyway!!!

Just another frazzled Monday!

So I started the day late, hitting every red light, exhausted from a crappy night of sleep, etc. You name it, I felt it! I worked hard today crossing off my to do list at work, then I went on to cheer. I braved traffic to pick up my baby, who is teething and cranky, only to go through two baby CDs in the car to make her happy. When we got home, it was so late- almost her bed time. I warmed up some milk, changed her into her PJs and we layed in my bed with all the lights and sounds off. I hummed (off tune) in her ear while she drank herself to sleep. Then she snored right next to me. Quite possibly the sweetest moment I've had yet! I picked her up- still asleep, took her to her bed- still asleep, and layed her down- still fast asleep. And at the end of the day, the little things are all that matters. The great conversation I had with my BFF EClare on the phone today, the sweet facebook comment from my old co-worker Lynn, and my mom giving me a bushel of apples (along with always hooking me up with yummy food). After placing my baby in her bed, I drew a hot bath, read my Women's Health magazine, and sipped on a yummy Merlot until my hubby came home. No matter how frazzled I am, I always have the little things to look forward to!

Bye bye October!

Can you believe it's almost November? Before I wish away October, let me tell you more about what our family has been doing! This has been such a crazy month because we are in the height of cheerleading season! I'm either at practice, at a football game, or at a competition. When I'm not doing those things, I'm trying to be a mommy and to do somethings around my house. My house/decorating has seriously taken a hit! I did choose a wall color for my "fireplace room." I'm feeling the itch to be creative, but I've had NO TIME to do so. So here's what I'm thinking: I want the behr color toffee crunch on my walls, two slip cover chairs, and this fun storage bench to go along the window for Claire's toys. I want a dresser that I can refinish myself, then I want to number my drawers. This is going to house all family play items (board games, blankets, etc). Here are some pictures of what I want!

Falling for Fall!

Wow! September was exhausting and fun! I'm very thankful for this new Cobb County Calendar as it allowed a week for fun in the sun! St. George Island is gorgeous, but I really thought it was going to be busy like Destin. I was so wrong. I think we left twice to go to Apalachicola to get groceries and supplies, but other than that we just stayed at our beautiful beach house! I have to say I learned so much about myself and I really needed a week off from the craziness at work. The best part was that I got to be a mommy for one whole week! No cheerleading, schedules to be changed, nothing! It was just Claire and me! Every morning we would wake up and we were greeted with the sunrise. Then it was a dip in the pool or a walk on the beach. Followed by more beach activities. When the babies slept, the parents did nothing and it was amazing! Era slept for 3 whole hours (Lucky!) and Claire would sleep about an hour and half. We had oysters, shrimp, fish, yummy food, great company! I was so sad to go. I'm thinking about another trip in February... maybe somewhere it snows?! I feel refreshed and now it's on to October (A.K.A.- the month of cheerleading). Soon cheerleading will be over and I'll get to pick Claire up after school and be a mommy again! Love her and I love my family!