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Happy Friday all! And just like that, we are into December. We have a lot of fun things planned this month and I am trying to wrap my head around the fact that we are nearing the end of 2021. So crazy.
ONE. This week our Elf came back. I used a free Elf Welcome Letter template online and saved another for his goodbye letter. I usually write these, but I think the girls will start to catch onto my handwriting, so a template this year it is.
Check out his cute entrance.
TWO. I shared on my Instagram, a fun ugly Christmas sweater. I have had this sweater for a few years now, but I LOVE it. It lights up, it still works after 3 years and it is a fan favorite. I have washed it, but you have to take the batteries out before doing that.
If you love Christmas Vacation then this sweater is for you. It is unisex, so just size up if you are a guy.
THREE. Another find I shared on my Instagram this week was my Allbirds Tree Breezers. I wear flats pretty much daily to work and I bought these since I love their Wool Loungers so much. They are comfy, cozy, you can wear them without socks and they are machine washable. I have had my Loungers for about 3 years now and I wear them all the time (on the weekends), so it was a no brainer to buy the Tree Breezers.
Don't worry, I still wear my Rothy's all the time as well. But with the liner in the Tree Breezers, it keeps my feet warmer. I can wear these on the weekends as well. Very versatile shoe.
In the Wool Loungers, I sized up to a 9, but in the Tree Breezers, I got an 8 1/2 which has been my "new" normal for a few years now. Not sure when they changed the sizing on shoes, but I have been getting 8 1/2's for about 2 years now. Even though many of my size 8 shoes are the same size as the new 8 1/2.
FOUR. Lindsay posted about getting her dog a boujee sweater. After looking at it, I decided to get Walter one for Christmas. He does have a new sweater that we love, but when we wash his sweater, he needs another. Also it is nice to change it up for him. And this one looks super cozy.
It arrives today, but if it is anything like other Barefoot Dreams items, we will love it. I got Walter a size Medium as he is 17 pounds.
If you order now, it should arrive before Christmas. We got him this dark gray sweater, but there is a Rose/Purple color as well.
FIVE. Weekly funnies.
Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything.
I am not usually one to wear Christmas sweaters but I just added that one to my cart!
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Love your Christmas sweater! That printer meme is soooo me. I Finally pitched the one I had after it sat on my computer desk, broke, for almost two years.
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is always a huge hit. It is so me too. I haven't replaced my ink in years. Ha.
DeleteLOL so true about Shazam. The books you got the girls look so cute! I will have to add them to my list for Zoe. I have to get a book for a swap present for her class Christmas party and cant decide if I should do a regular one or Christmas themed. I was kind of thinking Christmas. That dog sweater is so cute! Mac has a blue sweatshirt with sparkly snowflakes on it. Chris was like...did you bedazzle that? He looks fabulous!!! (Said in my Grinch voice.) Hahaha. I yelled at him the other day because the sun was catching on the sparkles and flashing in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteI still use it and do it in a rush. Ha. We read one of them already and it was so good. I love the idea of a Christmas one for the swap. I love that our collection grows each year. I put them away so they are only out at Christmas time. Haha. I love that. I am all for dog sweaters. And I would probably have something like that on my dog, but Rory would say no. He is a manly dog. Ha.
DeleteI should have typed something out for our elf. The boys are onto my handwriting too. I have a feeling this is going to be the last year I get with my oldest not figuring it out. The big thing is kids in his class talking. I might just put him in charge of the elf for next year for his brothers lol. Those flats look super comfy! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is what I was thinking too. It is tough and when do you transition the elf out? I will be typing out all his notes to the girls. I like the idea of your oldest helping out and not ruining it for his brothers. That is my worry...about the girls finding out at school. Kids shouldn't say anything to others. Ugh. The flats are amazing. Have a great weekend!
DeleteThose shoes look really comfy, as does the dog sweater!
ReplyDeleteThe shoes are comfy and the dog sweater is sooo soft.
DeleteThat sweater is so dang cute! I may have to get one this year. I added it to my wish list when you posted about it the first time and it recently came back in stock. And I love that you got Walter that sweater! We've already received Maui's and it's legit a dog sized Barefoot Dreams sweater. It's just as cozy as my cardigan!! She's going to love it and so is Walter!
ReplyDeleteIt is sooo fun too. I love mine and it still works. I did see that it is in stock. I say grab it and wear it for years to come. That is what I do. I can't wait to see Walter in it. I thought it was cute that you got it for Maui and then I wanted one for Walter. And Rory was on board.
DeleteThat picture of the girls reading their letter is PRECIOUS - look at that excitement!!!! The magic of Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is soooo sweet and I love that they read the whole thing with only a tiny bit of help.
DeleteThat Shazam meme......so me!!! Every time.
ReplyDeleteIt is sooo me too!
DeleteThose memes are great and so is that dog sweater.
ReplyDeleteYes it is. I can't wait to get it for my dog.
DeletePure magic for those sweet girlies. Love your sweater so much. Aww Walter gets a sweater!
ReplyDeleteYes it is. I love seeing Christmas through their eyes. It is such a good sweater. And yes to Walter getting a cozy sweater too!
DeleteOh that last one, so true! I was trying furiously to open it on my watch at pure barre the other day to find out who sang a song. Oh how cute the elf reveal was! They look so happy Christmas is here! I am going to check out those all birds.
ReplyDeleteRight? I am still using it so much. They are very happy Christmas is here and so am I. Definitely a way to keep them in check. The All Birds are amazing and so comfy!
DeleteThat Christmas knit is so fun! We don't do the elf here but I'm aware of it and my son was excited to tell me he has one in his classroom at school - I think the teacher is clever as she only has to do it for one more week before the end of school, haha! She's going all out with the festive things and it's fun to see!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend ahead of you! Going to be a busy but fun one here with a few events!
Away From The Blue
Thank you. I love wearing it each year. My girls teacher does it too. I wish we only did it at school, but the girls are so used to it now that we have to do it. It is fun though.
DeleteHave a great week and enjoy those events!
The looks on the girls faces are priceless.
ReplyDeleteRight? So cute!
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