I'm a day late but I have a good reason! Read on to find out...

1/2: Matthew Phillip and William Daniel were born Thursday to my friend Jody and yesterday I got to meet them! I only hope I look half as good as Jody after giving birth to one kid (someday...)

3. The student gifts have started to arrive, earlier than ever this year. I never expect to get presents from my students so it is always a surprise when the choose to get me something. So I was definitely surprised when this cute little cactus arrived on my desk. Thanks to Andrea - his name is Spike :)

4. I'm in love with all things fair isle, ski lodge, and aztec print. And I almost stole the new stockings my mom got a her house for mine. I also ordered this (hopefully) awesome sweater from Old Navy Wednesday night while I was Christmas shopping for my sister (so far I've managed to buy something for myself almost every time I've shopped for someone else ---oops.) ON clothes never fit me right but I've to go at least try because it is soooooo cute!


5. A fun and crafty Wednesday night with my friend Stephanie produced these sandpaper letters for her nephew Des. He is one lucky little guy to get such a super sweet gift!

How was your week? Are you getting your Christmas shopping done or waiting to the last minute? I'm spending tomorrow wrapping with my momma over at her house, hopefully we will get done rather quick!

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