Snapshot Sunday – Christmas Blow-Up Graveyard

It is no secret that I hate Christmas inflatables and all they stand for. Just read my post from last year in case you need a reminder. So despite all the fun Mr. S and I had this weekend spending Christmas in a cabin away from home, and despite all the great pictures we have of Kingston either sleeping or running around in the snow, this is the picture that I am sharing with you this week. I would like to think that the owners of this house are embarrassed by what they have done, but if they were they probably wouldn’t have over 15 inflatable lawn decorations polluting the rest of the small town in which they live. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas weekend. Preferably without a 6-foot tall snow globe dancing in your yard.

Decking The Halls With A Song From SEO.com

I work for a pretty great company with some pretty great people.  And I need no other proof than to look at the high caliber production we put together yesterday afternoon. Lyrics were co-written by Lori and myself, with music written by Lord James Pierpont. And an especially big shout out to our backup dancers who jumped into their roles without any prior rehearsal.

I think this more than makes up for the fact that I have slacked on producing anything for the company blog lately. The Best Buy carolers have some serious competition.

How I Went To The Company Christmas Party And Stole My Own Gift

I’m sure there is some quote or inspirational saying out there about how once you do a thing more than once it’s bound to become a habit. Guilty as charged. For the past couple of years I have come home from my company Christmas party with the same gift I brought to exchange.

The first time it happened, I admit, was a blatant and deliberate act. We had decided on a CD gift exchange and knowing there were a couple of cheap people working in my office I had a backup plan. I bought a CD that I knew I would enjoy and if I got stuck with the used CD I was sure someone was going to bring to get out of spending $10 I would swap for my CD and no one would be the wiser. Worked like a charm.

This year I am at a new job at a bigger office and knew my odds of coming home with something decent was much higher than in years past. I was right. Last night we had our party and there were some nice presents, including the one I brought. I liked it so much I almost bought one for Mr. S and I as well. We played the same game – everyone takes turns picking a new present or choosing one that has already been unwrapped. I’m sure you know the game I am referring to. At the end of the game I had a nice board game in my possession and would have been happy to take it home. But as luck would have it, a nearby coworker who had ended up with the gift I brought asked if I wanted to trade with him. Didn’t take me long to make that decision. I am now the proud owner of a Skookie and I didn’t have to do anything devious to get it. Merry Christmas to me!

Holiday Hoopla!!

When I lived in Ogden it became a holiday tradition to do a performance, and by performance I mean lip sync, to a popular Michael McLean song. Even though that tradition ceased once my roommates and I moved from the house on 40th street, when the holidays come to an end I still “cry the day that I take the tree down.” I haven’t taken it down yet, but this weekend is the time the holiday cheer will be packed up and put away until another Christmas season is upon us. We had a memorable first Christmas as a married couple and look forward to many more.

Our festivities began with the annual Saunders’ Christmas party on the 23rd. Part of the night’s activities always includes listening to the story of the Polar Express. This year we took it one step further and trekked up to the Heber Valley Railroad and rode the Polar Express. I had high expectations since I love this story, but honestly for the money they could have done a better job. And as a co-worker of mine pointed out, “It wasn’t done by Disney, Robyn!” And she is right. It was a good time but not something I would do every year. Mr. S and I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas day just the two of us. We exchanged gifts from each other and Santa, and then Mr. S made a wonderful dinner. I love having a husband that loves to cook.

We decided to take advantage of all the snow and went up to Logan the weekend after Christmas for some snowmobiling and sledding with my sister and her family. This was Mr. S’ first time on a snowmobile and I think he enjoyed himself a lot.

For New Year’s Eve we had dinner at Log Haven with our friends, Charity and Sultan. We got home just in time to count down to 2009 with Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark. All in all, a great holiday season.

Merry Elfing Christmas!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. If you are interested in elfing yourself, go here.  It’s too much fun!!

Baby, it’s cold outside!

It finally feels like Christmas. With 10 days to go until the big holiday, and snow finally on the ground, the festivities are in full swing!  Last night we attended the annual Zarbock Christmas open house, and once again it did NOT disappoint. Those gals really know how to put on a spread. There was eggnog, crepes, cheesecake, chocolate mousse, and fruit with fondue. But my favorite treat, making its debut this year, were the cake balls dipped in chocolate…MMMMM!! I am even planning on making them myself this week. I wish I would have taken a picture of it all because you would be jealous of the delicacies we feasted on. Also in the past week, we attended my work Christmas party at Market Street Grill and on Friday the dance studio I work at had our Christmas recital. One of my little students even brought me roses…Thanks, Krystallyn!