Happy December everyone! Tis the season am I right? In case you aren't sure why you should love December as much as me, let me give you 10 Reasons to prove my point.

Decorating for Christmas
Growing up, decorating for Christmas was always a tradition. It meant hot cocoa, yule log on the tv and a lot of Christmas music. I love transforming our home into a Christmas wonderland and it is always a great family tradition for many families to do this all together. Making the best Christmas tree or cursing at knots in the Christmas lights.

Christmas Traditions/Activities
Most Christmas traditions involve the whole family and have been around for years. It's always fun to look back on these as you get older. Driving around to see Christmas lights, Christmas parties, gift exchanges...the list is endless but they are always favorite parts of my December.

Winter Wonderland
The first big snow usually happens within the time frame of December along with more frequent showings of the white stuff. It's great to see snow adorning the branches and brings with it a sense of peace. Before we have to brave it and drive in it, of course. I am hoping to capture a few good shots of the snow this year on a snow day I might actually get!

25 Days of Christmas on ABC Family
Even if you own all the movies they play continuously, there is just something so exciting about the start of this yearly tradition. Cuddled up with hot chocolate, lights twinkling and The Santa Clause playing.

It's Not Bikini Season
Want that extra piece of pie? Sure, why not. There is nothing fearful about being in sweatpants and covering up with sweaters as there is in the summer when you face the dreaded string of the bikini. See ya in April, bikini.

Commercials
All commercials become a lot more festive this time of year. They aren't just background noise but ones you actually want to watch. Coca-Cola Polar Bears perhaps? Or maybe the timeless M&M commercial.

Christmas
Family. Food. Giving presents. All around cheer. Can there be anything better in December? Oh, yes, actually...

My Birthday
Age is just a number. Especially when you are creeping closer to 30. Yes, you should love my birthday too. Something exciting might be happening around here!

New Year
What's more to love than New Year's Eve? Kiss with your sweetie at midnight, cheers of champagne with your friends and family to start a brand new year.

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What do you love about December?

Having a Holiday Birthday

Today is indeed the day of my birth. It is also 5 days after Christmas and one  day before New year's Eve. I am what one would call, a holiday baby. I had 2 chances within a week to appear on a special day and I blew it.

I am not bitter about being a holiday baby. But ok, maybe just a tiny bit. Just saying it has it's up and downs and it really sets ya up for life.Now, my parents did a great job of making sure I had my own separate occasion and parties to celebrate (roller skating party, holler!) it's just sometimes the holidays became the Grinch to my birthday. And if you weren't quite sure, here is how you tell you are a holiday baby for sure.


You probably have gotten Christmas and birthday gifts together. Like hey, here's you Christmas present...5 minutes later..oh and here's your birthday present. Now, I am thankful for any presents I have ever received it's just but, it's my birthday. Am I not special for two presents?

It doesn't go unnoticed how small your gifts look compared to your sisters who has a normal birthday. It's too be expected when everyone has maxed out their credit cards and you are supposed to understand this at your 5th birthday party, right and not be scarred from it? And today, presents just aren't your thing. Getting presents and opening them is uncomfortable for me. Just let me get you gifts, deal?

And one last gift favorite, What is birthday wrapping paper? Because your birthday gifts are most likely wrapped in Christmas paper. It's just as convenient to wrap the presents all at once as it is to give them all at once I suppose.

You were never able to bring cupcakes, brownies or anything fun to school for your class. Talk about having issues because no one knew your birthday even existed. It was Christmas vacation and everyone was worried about Santa.

On the other hand, you get to spend every birthday with your family at home instead of school. And extra points for birthday snowstorms. It even applies for winter break in college. And! If you are so lucky and have an adult holiday week, bonuses for you. The rest of us are still at work, but it was fun while it lasted.

Your birthday is another festive event to add to the bunch of yuletide cheer felt this time of year. Lucky for me, my birthday is a big party, I had my 21st birthday on New Year's Eve Eve which is a thing and a big fun time. Go me!

Yup, that's my mom!

The best party decorations are out for your birthday. A Christmas tree in the living room, stockings hung for everyone to admire and your latest version of the holiday centerpiece. Definitely a great way to be able to show off your Pinterest inspired home decorating in the future.And you got to show everyone just how good Santa was to you every. year.

Snowman to celebrate

You are given a second chance to get that gift that wasn't under the tree. A small time where you have all the hope in the world for that new toy to be yours. And let's hope you get it because if not, you have to wait another 360 days to get any other gift.

And if you are like me, it's a Happy Birthday New Year!

But for serious, my friends, I had pretty great birthdays. Roller skating parties, family parties that included pinatas (be jealous) and me hating life when being watched opening presents. And now I get to spend it with my husband and the best people in my life.

Hello December!

We welcome in the best month EVER! It's obviously the best because it's when I was born. Duh.

Maybe it has something to do with the big guy that wears the red suit or the fact we party hard the last day of this month.

Whatever the reason you love December, we all have year end to dos.

For this month I found the cutest list from Kate Spade.  It has 31 things to do before December 31st. I really like this idea. And I do like lists.

1. trim the tree. add tinsel. Sans tinsel for the kitty.

2. put a twinkle in someone’s eye.

3. treat yourself to a new shade of lipstick.

4. sit by a roaring fireplace surrounded by s’mores-in-progress.

5. go ice skating. Yes and yes.

6. drink a hot chocolate. (well, more than one.)

7. make your january 1st resolutions. now break them while you have the chance.

8. decide what your favorite champagne cocktail is.

9. spend a rainy or snowy day writing your holiday cards. In progress!

10. organize dinner with old friends.

11. fall in love with a party dress.

12. fill your apartment with fresh flowers.

13. get a glitter french manicure—try rose gold glitter polish with black glitter tips.

14. then, get a glitter pedicure.

15. leave a little sparkle wherever you go.

16. make a new playlist of re-mixed holiday tunes.

17. master your mom’s mashed potato recipe.

18. host an arm party: stack on the sparkly bangles for a night out.

19. sneak a kiss under the mistletoe.

20. see the lighting of the christmas tree at the metropolitan museum. (it’s in the medieval wing.) Orr see the Christmas tree in NYC!

21. pick this year’s wrapping paper:

black and white stripe paper with metallic bows…shades of pink…shade of metallic…

mixed metallics…matte paper with glitter ribbon…

22. try something new. glitter tennis shoes?

23. host a cocktail party and don’t even think about cleaning up till the next day.

24. make time for a little dancing during your pre-party prep. Or dancing anytime!

25. take a stroll (or drive) through your favorite neighborhood after dark and enjoy the twinkling lights.

26. dazzle everyone at the office holiday party. If only  I had one, but any party I will!

27. go somewhere you can wear a fabulous masquerade ball mask.

28. take the long way home from a party, just to wear your dress a little bit longer.

29. make a snow angel.

30. open one present early. (it’s totally ok.)

31. dance till dawn.

This might be Kate spade's list but I think we all have a little something we might. What's your December to do list? 

He does Exist!! They do Exist!

4 days until christmas  so enjoy this classic M&M's commercial!

December has arrived!

Well, we have come to another month. And not just any month, but December. The last month of the year 2010 *sigh*

But yay! December is a great month. It has Christmas and my birthday! Not a big birthday person but still fun.

It also brings snow and frigid air, also known as winter. Let's just say that I am NOT a big fan of.

All the holidays are coming full speed ahead, so are you ready? I know I still have a few presents left to get and furthermore, decide upon.  

The there are the inevitable New Year resolutions. Have to figure out what I am going to attempt to do or accomplish. Hmm such a toughie every year.

There is so much hustle and bustle this time of year that everyone forgets to live the last month of the year up. A whole year is about to be gone. Everyone should say goodbye properly and take time to drink it all up.

So what are your plans, resolutions? I'll get back to you on mine.

-“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?”-Dr. Seuss