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Busy Bee

I have been a busy bee since I got home from my parents on Thursday night...well with the exception of my allergies getting the better of me for most of Saturday.  I did get myself together and go to dinner with my bloggy friend Courtney on Saturday night.  It was great seeing her because we had let too much time pass since we last got together and we ate some yummy food at Patrizio's.

I've decorated almost the whole house.  All of the big trees are now done.  I still have a little tree in my office to decorate.  I'm wavering on whether to do my the winter village set up in my bedroom.  I'll probably flake out on that again this year and tote that storage bin back out to the garage.  I have tried taking pictures of everything.  I need some photographic training because I cannot get my decorations to look as good in the picture as they do in real life.  Be very afraid... I may try video and see if that's any better.  Y'all better hope not or I'll be posting a video tour instead of a photographic tour!

Here is a sneak peak of the bedroom tree.  I snapped this with the iphone tonight...

I also got all the gifts in the appropriate boxes and did some wrapping tonight.  Sitting on the floor wrapping is one of the most crippling activities you can do!  I have got to finish my shopping soon, or I'm going to totally wig-out!

Finally, keeping me busy is the fact that this is the last week of classes and finals are next week.  So I'm finishing up grading papers and writing exams.  I'm so ready for the break!

Comments

Scrappy Girl said…
Tis the season to be BUSY! I am jealous that you have so much decorating already completed.
Abby said…
I love that tree next to your wall. It makes your wall look fabulous!!
Caroline said…
I too love your tree!! I'm so jealous that you are already wrapping. I still have a lot left to purchase!
Emily said…
Oh I am jealous that this is your last week. I know I only have 3 but still...it seems to long! I love the pic
Kelsey Claire said…
You are so on top of things.
When can you come over?

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