Thanksgiving & 12 Days of Christmas

Hello again world! It has been a whirlwind of a month and I keep waiting for things to slowdown so I can blog, but that's not happening so I'd better just post. These pictures are all I have to show for myself this month! Our little camera is on the fritz and it was suppose to last until Christmas when I will hopefully (hint hint Berg) be getting a new little camera. If I have to run for the big SLR every time I have a picture moment it just doesn't happen!

Addie and I went to Texas once last month and we're going again this Friday. I think I'm just running from the cold here in Iowa. In between we went to Ames, IA for Thanksgiving with Damion, Sarah, and Zane Spilman. Both trips were really fun and as relaxing as traveling with miss Addie could possibly be. Addie was a little tired from her travels as you can see from the pictures! Oh, and the fabulous knee socks pulled up over her pants in the first pictures are compliments of Anthony.

So, I need some advice. In an effort to start our own family Christmas traditions, we want to do a 12 Days of Christmas gifting to a family we know here. They don't read my blog (I'm sure!) so I think it is safe to ask for advice on gift ideas for any of the days. If anyone has ever received a 12 Days of Christmas gifting or done it, please share your ideas! And if any of you reading this get a 12 Days of Christmas gifting done to you this year, please do not give us credit cause we don't deserve it!

Ten Things I'm Thankful For

To get this month off to the right start, here are ten random things I am thankful for today:

1. Anthony - I have had so little time with him lately, but it's so good to know he's there!
2. Addie - I've had so MUCH time alone with her lately, still I find myself looking at her videos and pictures sometimes at night. I guess I can't get enough!
3. My SelectComfort Contour Pillow - Once you've tried it, you're hooked.
4. Allergy Medicine - How would my life be in the fall & spring without it??
5. Sunshine - It was 59 and sunny today. In two months I will be PRAYING for this.
6. My Mandarin Lime Shower Gel - Hmmm...That's what I say every morning in the shower. For anyone who ever wonders what to buy me for a gift...I LOVE shower gel. And Q-tips...I'm weird.
7. Soup - What good would cold weather be without soup?
8. My Elliptical Machine - Instead of lonely nights on the couch with ice cream...it's lonely nights working out while my hubby works.
9. The Children's Museum - Nothing like public germy toys to light up your child's life & make them forget that they are tired or have sore gums.
10. Cell Phones - I got to talk to both of my parents today just because! :)

Just for fun, I'll TAG Holly, Emily, and Melissa to make a list. It can be deep or shallow...whatever suits you! :)