christmas sunday-a little reminder

i always love these sweet little videos, they serve such a strong reminder of the reason for the christmas season. i know i am guilty of falling into the commerical side of the holiday, and always catch myself stressing about finding the perfect gift or thinking about what i am going to get. when really we should be thinking about what we are going to be giving our savior. {you can see more videos here.} so, i ask what are you going to give your savior this christmas? 

merry christmas, sunday friends.

 i may not be posting a whole this week. i want to focus on time with my family. i wish you all a happy and merry christmas! 

xoxo

christmas is next week...

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{some pretty pins for your weekend}

so, christmas is next week. holy cow this month is flying by. we haven't been able to do a whole lot of our christmas tradtions this year due bed rest but, its still been a magical time. there is just something about sitting on the couch watching shows or movies by tree light withe dan. 

i've been thinking about next year and how much fun it's going to be with two 11 month olds. crazy to say but, exciting! last night dan and i were talking about taking the twins to see santa next year. i can't wait! or to take them to temple square to see the twinkle lights, and start to teach them about the real meaning of this wonderful season. it's going to be wonderful! i hope they come to love this time of year as much as their momma. 

speaking of the twins, yesterday i was having some pains and wasn't sure if they were concrations or not. so we ended up going to see my doctor. we did a stress test and the babies did great. i was concracting a little but, nothing to serious. it's normal to concract at this stage in the pregnancy. {32 weeks, baby!} we were sent home and everything is fine. im just uncomfortable and have a sore belly but, hey what's new! we just need 3 more weeks and then these babies can come. 3 WEEKS??! i know right. crazy! i can't wait to our little babies and see who looks like who. see what color hair they will have, or eyes and kiss their little faces! 

happy weekend before christmas, loves!!

xoxo

christmas greetings

i thought since i cannot send each and every one of you our chirstmas card this year {oh how i wish i could}, why not share it on here. can we talk about how christmas is next week? holy moly! 

wishing you all the merriest of holidays! 

love, 

us

oh christmas tree...

see more photos from this weekend on insta @erykaann

dan had a 4 day weekend and it was glorious. i love having that guy home! we watched lots of movies, ate yummy meals and decorated for christmas. i love our christmas tree so much. something about having it up just makes our house more magical! 

did you deck your halls yet? i have seen many pictures on instagram of eveyone's trees and i love them. they all just look so pretty! 

oh && it's december now, that means it's time for a happy list! 

+my sweet babies 

+daniel 

+parenthood on netflix 

+our pretty tree

+twinkle lights 

+a beautiful mess app is finally on android

+when dan rests his hand on my belly to feel the babies move

+no more crazy roots-finally took care of my hair 

+family 

+when i get a good nights sleep 

+the babies nursery 

what's on your decemeber happy list? 

xoxo

it's almost christmas...say what

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peppermint joe-joes from trader joes are going to be the death of me//beautiful view of a snowy day with our tree all lit up//toys for tots i hope this makes some kids chrismtas//not the prettiest cinnamon rolls but i made from scratch//bundled up in my puffy vest and chunky scarf on a snowy day//"bye buddy i hope you find your dad"//doctors appt//momma sent us christmas//watching astriocats//christmas lights drive//snowy day...again//i have become quite the book worm. currently reading delirium//may have wrapped my own gift to take away the desire to wear my new coat//love having christmas cards on display from family, friends and loved ones//sushi night//the in law have their tree up and i love it

just a little life update according to instagram. something not pictured is the amount of snuggles with the hubby. every since the tragedy friday i have been snuggling him a little more! have you been snuggling your loved ones more too?

now,  to a happier note. can we talk about about how christmas is this coming tuesday. uhh say what! are you ready? i just have some baking to do for parties on sunday and monday. oh and figure out outfits for the christmas festivities. what is your go to holiday treat? do share in a comment below and what is your go to holiday outfit?

even though i am so excited for christmas i can't help but feel a little guilty and sad for those who are going through a hard time during this holiday season and can't have the type of holiday we will have. i wish i could give back to everyone!!

xoxo

ps. i am going to be taking a little blogging hiatus from december 31st-january 7th && i am looking for 5 bloggers to guest post or host a giveaway while i am away. if you are interested please email me asap at abcde.the.blog@gmail.com. the topic for the guest posts will be revealed when you email me! :)

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i have gotten a few emails asking what's on my christmas playlist this year. so, ta-da here a few songs that are on repeat in my home. well, when the hubby isn't home. dan isn't a fan of christmas music so i get all my listening in before he gets home from work. {pssshhh how can he not love christmas music?! haha} 

what is on your christmas playlist? i always love new suggestions! 
xo

ps. winners of the firmoo giveaway have been announced. go here to check it out! there were only 12 who entered. which means i have 12 codes left. if you want $20 off your order email me asap to get a code! xo 

christmas traditions

friday night we went out to dinner with our friends jase + rachel to sammys in slc. after we stuffed our faces {pssstt they have the best onion rings!} we bundled up and headed to temple square and city creek. i just love temple square this time of year. all the lights, there's something so magical about it. it's one of my favorite christmas traditions....

i just love our christmas traditions and cannot wait for the day we have littles to be a part of these, as well as start new ones too! {temple square, decorating gingerbread houses, reading in the scriptures about the birth of our savior, buying gifts for children off the angel tree , christmas lights drives, christmas music on repeat, watching christmas movies; white christmas, elf, a christmas story, and the holiday, baking treats, && eating said treats}
do you have any fun christmas traditions in your families? i just loving hearing what families do each year during the holidays. share below in a comment && happy monday!!

happy list >>> december

+ our christmas tree 

+ a husband who can make me laugh 

+ eternal families 

+ celebrating the birth of christ 

+ date nights 

+ comfy cozy sweaters

+ christmas lights 

+ sleeping 

+ trying new recipes
+ winter nail polish colors 

every month i feel like these happy lists sneak up on me. i cannot even believe the year is almost over. christmas is a few weeks away and i haven't even thought about christmas gifts. i did order our christmas cards they should be here this week, and the house is all decorated {since before we went to ca!}. that's a good start! 

what is on your happy list? leave a comment below with a few things or leave the link to your post if you do one! happy december, loves!