Thursday, December 15, 2011

Thank goodness for running buddies...I left the house just before 6 am (in the dark), didn't get home from work until almost 6:30 pm (in the dark), came home to a lovely assortment of dog poo artistically displayed across the kitchen floor, and did not feel like getting a run in AT ALL. But you can't bail on a running buddy, so I laced 'em up and felt worlds better a few miles later. Feeling pretty good about the upcoming half marathon; a little bummed that we're not doing the full (which we did last year), but we just didn't start training early enough. Oh well. Might do one later in the spring.

Christmas is coming on like a freight train this year, and is going to be gone just as fast. This will only be our second time as a couple staying in AZ for Christmas. We're having our annual Christmas bash this Saturday, then leave Sunday for a few days in Sedona. Not sure what our plans for the rest of the week will be. I'm on pins and needles right now waiting for Erika to have her baby--I'm going to be a (biological!) Aunt, and I am SO. EXCITED. to meet Ms. Madigan! She's due on Monday, so send good vibes! We'll head to CT to meet her just after Christmas.

For tonight: wine, Christmas movies on basic cable, and homemade sugar cookies. Cheers!

Friday, December 02, 2011

Things making me feel like it's all Christmas up in here:

Giving smarter gifts...


Seeing a Christmas classic live and in person...



Boozy hot chocolate...


A sweet remixed version of "Baby It's Cold Outside":