I've had this blog for about 3 months, but haven't done anything with it! I think it's time that I do so!

I am busy working most of the time, I hardly have time to breathe! Between work, school, and family stuff my days are packed. I love my life, but just want time to slow down once in a while.

I am looking forward to the holidays now. Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of the year. I'm itching to get the decorations out and start decorating! I'm going shopping today and maybe some more over the weekend. I have always found the hunt for the right gift a challenge. I try to find something different and unique that no one else will by the recipient.

I think what I love most about the holidays though, is the time I spend with my family. I'm now passing down recipes to my children that came from my parents and grandparents. As I get older, I find that family traditions are becoming more and more important to me. I want my sons to have that same sort of grounding as they become adults and someday have their own wives and children. I hope that someday they explain to their kids that "those sugar cookies are made with the same recipe that your great-great grandmother used."

Happy shopping and Happy Thanksgiving to all!