I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

Thanksgiving 2008=the best Thanksgiving ever!  Quick recap of a day that I am so very thankful for...

1) Wake up to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

2) Taking as long as needed to curl my hair and pick out my outfit for the day

3) Family, one by one, walking through the door of our house

4) Ran out of room on my plate for all my delicious yummies

5) Dessert!

6) Nap

7) Dessert!

8) ELF the movie

9) The longest walk of my life! After the movie, Dad asked me if I wanted to go on a walk, so I said sure!  Little did I know that this walk would be over a hour long and all over the city of Maryville.  I loved it, but I should have worn my sneakers for comfort rather than the Uggs for warmth.  

Now, that the turkeys and pilgrims have been put away it is...CHRISTMAS TIME!!!  If you really knew me you would know that the Christmas season has not officially started until the Bales' family has decorated the family tree while watching the movie White Christmas. This is the tradition of all traditions in our family.  I am happy to report that right at this moment I am taking a break from the decorating and quoting every word from this movie to blog about this special time at the Bales' household.  I would love nothing more than to share this with my blog family also, so here is a clip from one of my favorite parts of the movie.

A Spaghetti Thanksgiving Dinner

Jane, Victoria, Taylor

Tonight three of my YL girls and I celebrated Thanksgiving, spaghetti style!  We fixed spaghetti, bread, salad and of course chocolate chip cookies.  The night ended with a photo shoot and looking at the Tiffany website at engagement rings.  They cracked me up by showing me which ones they wanted and describing the stories of how they wanted the proposal to go.  Yes, they are only juniors in college.  It was truly a girl's night.  

we are becoming grown ups

The Club

Trish(Caroline), Saboody(Sabrina), Katalley(Katie), Suzy(Me), Saybaugh(Lindsay)

This past Saturday we had a baby shower for one of the club members, Katalley Gomez (Katie Talley Gomez).  In case you are wondering what club I am talking about, in high school four of my friends and I called our little group "the club."  Everyone at Maryville High School knew about the club.  I have way too many memories with these four girls.  It was very sweet to reunite this Saturday in Maryville to celebrate Katie and a future club legacy, Sebastian.  This little baby is due on Christmas!! 

Fame for a Day

I woke up this morning with a text and an email telling me that my picture was in the paper.  I will admit I get a little embarrassed, but at the same time absolutely love it! My friend and fellow Dandy Lion, Molly Teague and I had out picture taken last friday during the Art Walk in downtown Maryville.  The first graders of Foothills Elementary school were our featured artists. They painted pumpkins and put them on display outside of Dandy Lions on the front porch and steps.  Here is a link to the article.

Proud to be an American

Today will be the day that I vote for the first time for our country's president!! WOW! It blows my mind.  I will head over to the polls after work today around 6 30 to cast my vote.  The first president I will be voting for will be McCain.  Congrats McCain! Win or lose, you still got my first vote!!

Election Day Enjoyment