First Xmas Gift to Sleepy

When you love someone, you want them to have nothing but the best. Because we love Sleepy, I want him to have the best bagpack in the whole world and here it is, a burnt red backpack from REI. I would love this if I were a dog myself, so here you go Sleepy - Merry Christmas!

Dear Mah-Mah

You have been and always will be loved by all who knew you. We miss you and know you are warm and happy wherever you are. You will be remembered by your smile, kindness and strength. Your sense of humor and good nature will be an inspiration to all of us.

love always and good memories of you will live in our hearts forever,

Judy

Charlie brown Xmas party

Being a host at a party could be a daunting task. You need to make it fun for your guests and also try to have fun with your guests, and at the same time, need to make sure things are orderly and there is enough food to go around. Since we had our party started at 9:30pm, people were actually ontime and ready to mingle. Our white elephant game was the longest game I've ever been in because there were 17 gifts to go around. There were so much desserts to go around and I was so happy to see there was none left the next day. Honestly, food is the best entertainer - people are naturally drawn to it and it keeps people busy - eating.

10 days before Christmas

10 more days until Christmas....so sad. It feels like the time when our wedding was around the corner and you just dont want it to come and leave so soon. I read a quote today that says you can delay, but time doesnt. You can only move forward, not backwards with time. So I have been thinking about what I need to work on next year and there's always too many things on the list. But right now, I still need to think about what to get for christmas and it's not very constructive when everytime I shop, I end up shopping for myself. Not very healthy.

the gift of giving

There's really nothing more rewarding than giving a gift and seeing the smiles that come with it. I really tried to plan early this year and it's not working out very well. There are always more people to add to the list and then it takes so much thought to find the right gift - which I have found a solution to. I have three things in my mind to choose from as a gift for one person, and they are all nice, and I know she will absolutely love it as much as I do. In this situation, the right and easy thing to do is - buy it all and give it all!

Whoever says shopping can't buy happiness doesnt know how to shop. Even Sleepy knows that. Shopping for the last 3 weeks has been exhilarating - sales and sales and more sales! It's kind of hard to shop for others when the easy way out is buying things you know you will love. I bought this bag from nordstrom rack last week and it's sitting in the bag, untouched. I am still contemplating if I will ever ever use it. Nordstrom rack is also opening up at 8am for something special coming in - i can't wait =P.

So far, the shopping is still not over yet. There are so many things to buy - corporate gifts, co-workers gifts, family gifts, gifts for friends and then the gift for my husband! We have almost been receiving a delivery every day at our door and today is no exception. It was a pretty big sized box. I am expecting certain things coming in but I really dont know what is hiding inside in this one box. I looked at the name on the box which is addressed to me, and I looked at the sender and I know it's not really for me. This is from forever 21!!!!! Just for the record, I really don't shop there, for various reasons, and even if I do, I dont think I can find enough things there to fill up this one box.

nevertheless, i took this box in and placed it under our wonderful christmas tree. It will be re-delivered tomorrow.

just the two of us

It's just me and sleepy here tonight. I know he smells somebody is missing, that's why he's been bugging me to play with him so I dont feel that lonely. Silly poo.

He's the world's greatest companion.

O Christmas Tree

When we bought our house, there is a high ceiling by the foyer and we both looked at each other and thought of one thing - that's where the Christmas tree is going to be. This spot is made for it.

We purchased our house on Nov 2008. The house was still in the middle of renovation in Dec 2008, so the though of spending Christmas here with the paint smell didnt sound very appealing.

In Dec 2009, we were gone 2/4 weeks of the month for our honeymoon, so there was really no point of decorating and buying a tree.

On Dec 3, 2010, our first Noble Fir arrived. We handpicked it at Home Depot (which outbeat all other Christmas tree lots around) and brought it home. The tree stood at 6.5'-7' high and it's quietly standing still in our backyard. It's getting hydrated before it is ready for the master makeover.

Everytime Sleepy goes to th e back, he's been sniffing around it and wondering - what in the world is this gigantic tree doing here from Washington!