... ring in the new year

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How's everyone spending New Year's Eve/Day this year?

New Year's Eve will be super low key as we'll be spending it at home, just the three of us.
Then New Year's Day we're trekking to the East coast gambling mecca, Atlantic City.
It's been awhile since we've last been, and it'll be nice to return for an overnight stay.

... Blessed

We were blessed this year to have our bundle of joy arrive right on time for all of the major holidays - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Years Eve/Day.

What we're even more blessed for is awesome family and friends who have showered her with nothing but love and lots of gifts too!  We're not all about materialistic things but who am I kidding.. I'm happy that she has received so many clothes, shoes, and toys to fill up her closet.  :)  She's a budding fashionista, what can I say?  hehe

... holiday sweets

My favorite holiday sweets.  Nothing compares to having yummy holiday cupcakes during... well the holidays.. lol

... oh Christmas tree

What's Christmas without a tree.  Below are beautiful images of unique Christmas trees as well as beautifully decorated ones.

... festivus

Nothing I love more than festive Christmas things. This includes festive, Christmas wreaths.

... baroque

I love the look of baroque furniture, especially when it's a mix of "old" and contemporary.
Here are a few pieces that I love.

... edible gifts

Isn't this the cutest idea for an edible gift or just a dessert to serve at a party, in general?

I saw this on the above linked blog, and thought I'd share this awesome giveaway idea for the holidays with you.

... getting into the spirit

The Christmas spirit that is.
If you caught the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center, you'll see how magical Christmas is in New York City.  Everything lit up, and makes Christmas that much more grand.

I can't wait for Christmas this year especially because it'll be our daughter's third official holiday of the year.  She was born on Halloween.  She just celebrated her first Thanksgiving.  And my favorite holiday of the year, Christmas, is upcoming.  And, then she'll celebrate her first transition into the New Year as well.

Lots of things to be thankful and grateful for, and she's definitely one of them.  I love Christmas because it puts me into a great mood and good spirits. :)