Whew! I'm back from camp in one piece and I'm exhausted. I'm seriously fighting the urge to nap right now so I can sleep tonight so I thought I better countdown the top 5 things about my week and link up with Lauren over at From My Grey Desk.

Here goes!


1. As much as whine about camp, it really is gorgeous.
2. Even though I was probably whining about how cold it was while taking this pic at camp, I'm glad I was able to wear my new crocheted head band my grandma made me.
3. A space heater may be the best invention. EVER.
4. A pedicure is just what a gal needs after spending a week in the woods wearing every piece of cold weather gear imaginable.
5. The Christmas tree is up and looks FANTASTIC! I just love staring at it.

How was your week? Anything super special? I hope you were far warmer than I was!

I'm currently sitting in a cabin in the middle of the woods in Potosi, Missouri right now with 110 sixth graders and have been since Monday.

And I'll be here til Friday.

So I haven't been able to keep up with my daily posts but while here I've thought about all the things I'm thankful for:

1. 6th grade camp is only once a year.
2. Under Armor because it is freaking cold.
3. Space heaters because it is freaking cold.
4. Thermal socks because it is freaking cold.
5. Wi-Fi.

Noticing a trend there? There is nothing like home however it is particularly beautiful this week despite the frigid temperatures.

I don't know why I call him "daddy weasel", he certainly doesn't have any qualities of a weasel, but that has always been the nickname that stuck over the years. I'm thankful that I have had such a strong man in my life growing up. My dad showed me what it is to work hard to get things that I want. He taught me how to drive and to fish (my dad wanted a boy so badly but instead had three girls, so all 3 of us have some tomboy-ish qualities).  Plus, my dad has a great sense of humor that has rubbed off on me over the years.

I spent Friday preparing the house for holiday decorations. Putting up the Christmas tree in our rather small house requires furniture to be moved and I always like to dust real well before putting everything out. It was such a happy day, just bouncing around the house with the Christmas music playing.

While I'm not Buddy the Elf, I am thankful that the holiday season is one of excitement and cheerfulness. And I'm glad that I get spend extra time with my family.

It's Friday and I'm ready to countdown all the things that rocked about this week.

1. Two day work week. NICE!

2. Enjoying a foggy, Wednesday morning to kick off my vacation. It was REAL hard to get off the couch all morning.


3. I've successfully posted almost every single day this month...that's a first!

4. Putting up the Christmas tree today, super pumped to kick of the holiday decorating season.

5. I decided to have my first ever giveaway!


There's a really good chance you could be the winner of these adorable, handmade with love boot toppers.

What was great about your week? Did you eat too much on turkey day? Do any Black Friday shopping? I am totally planning on snagging some Cyber Monday deals.

If you're in the mood, go check out the High Five for Friday link party at From My Grey Desk.

I'm a little nervous but I've been wanting to host a giveaway for quite sometime now.

I mean what is more fun than giving away fun stuff?

Winning fun stuff. That's what.

So that is why you should enter my first evah giveaway and make it a wild success!

Just what am I giving away today? A pair of oh-so-cute boot toppers in black or dark grey (not pictured), winner's choice.

The pictures really don't do them any justice since I waited until 11pm to try and to take photos, which by the way photographing your legs on your own is really kind of hard.


If you would like to enter, just follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter widget.
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Good luck! 

I'm ready for a day of eating and spending time with my family. I'm thankful that we get time off work to spend with those we love. Enjoy your day and happy thanksgiving!