it's beginning to look a lot like....

we've made the big move to DALLAS! i'm so happy to be back in the midwest. even though it's about 3 hours away, i feel so much closer to home. like all my friends and family are just right around the corner. and being here makes me feel like it's really the christmas season. just the way the sky looks all grey and winter-like. and last night as we were driving to get groceries, i saw houses with christmas lights on them! i can't even begin to explain how happy this makes me. believe me, new york is beautiful at christmas time. and for that matter so is atlanta. i feel like any big city's christmas decorations are really something you must see. and i loved it and completely enjoyed it. but you must understand that i am a sucker for traditions and familiarity when it comes to the holidays. and my holidays were spent in the midwest growing up. even though it's really not, this is home. after doing a christmas show since october, i'm FINALLY starting to feel in the christmas spirit being here and i LOVE it. :)

i'm going to decorate my room here in dallas. already hung the mistletoe last night! i'm getting a christmas tree and christmas lights to put up too. i can't wait to have visitors to my room and friends and family come to watch the show. there's nothing like sharing experiences like this with the ones you love. i'm going to share with you some of the things i am looking forward to this holiday season here in the wonderful dallas, TX!

Christmas-y things that make me happy

1. drive around and look at christmas lights in neighborhoods

2. go christmas shopping at the mall

3. set out christmas candy in a festive bowl

4. put up a christmas tree in my hotel room

5. drink hot chocolate or eggnog and watch christmas movies

6. watch any christmas movies that come on TV

7. listen to christmas music while reading nov/dec Real Simple

8. light christmas-y scented candles

9. make and eat christmas cookies and candies

10. play board games and card games with the family

just a few of the things i can't WAIT to do! it's beginning to look a lot like christmas and i loooooove it. it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. you just can't help but be happy and smile all the time :)