Big News

I have officially applied for a job that I have been thinking and dreaming about for a while now.  I am so excited and slightly nervous, but all in a great way.  So keep your fingers crossed for me, send me positive vibes and thoughts, and hopefully it will work out.

If you are wondering what job I am hoping to get, here is a hint:

Mind. Body. Cardio.

Candy Lights

I saw this on Oh Happy Day and would love to make them.  Fun, bright, and oh-so-festive!  So incredible!

Friends

I thought I was all done posting for today, but then I read a post at one of the blogs I follow (Maine Momma) and she posted this.

I've been feeling this way a lot recently.  Perhaps this is one of the big reasons I am missing New York is such a major way.  I have made a handful of absolutely incredible friends here in Richmond, but I've also been surprised by people I thought were my friends.  I guess the word friend means something different to everyone...

To all of my true friends wherever you are in the world, I am so happy to have you in my life.

Possible Gift

I really like these and think I may ask for a pair for the holidays:

Nothing crazy, just some sneaks.  The distressed Jack Purcells cost only $65 from J. Crew and they would look cute with jeans or black pants.  A good gift, I'm thinking.

Without Power...

A big rain/wind storm rolled through last night and knocked out our power.  After the girls got over their initial fears of being in complete darkness and we found some candles (and an LED menorah!), we had fun and found beauty in the dark:

18 hours later, the power is still out and the house is getting chilly.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed we get power back soon...or it could be a long and cool evening!

Kids Book of the Week

Hugo & Miles in I've Painted Everything by Scott Magoon is an absolutely adorable story of an elephant who thinks he has painted everything and doesn't know what to do.  A trip to Paris with his dog friend opens his eyes to seeing the world in new ways, and his problem is solved.

P brought this home from her school's library two days ago and we all loved it.  A sweet story about good friends and seeing things creatively.  I highly recommend it.

Happy reading!

Elf on the Shelf

Look who arrived yesterday:

It's Zoomba Tiny (P named him last year)!  P went bananas yesterday morning when she came downstairs and saw him sitting on the mantle.  The smile on her face was just incredible, and it totally made her day. 

Of course I forgot to move him last night once the girls were asleep, so P thinks he must have fallen asleep there after B and I went to bed.  Thank goodness for her awesome imagination!  But won't she be surprised when she gets home from school today to see him hiding on the other side of the mantle?  That crazy Zoomba Tiny!

I must admit something: Zoomba Tiny is a little mommy's helper around here.  You see, when the girls start fighting and screaming I remind them that Zoomba Tiny is here and that he may tell Santa how they are acting.  Terrible, I know, but also totally effective!