arf110106

Puyallup, WA!!! Waiting for Target to open!

I'm really digging that 25 dollar microwave!!! We need one!

No we don't have any decorations yet because when we moved out of state we only moved with things we could stuff in the van. So basically we are starting from scratch again on decorations. I'm actually looking foward to buying new decorations for the house! You guys are awesome thanks for all the input!

Hi, I just signed up for this forum last night and have been reading for hours. I am absolutely hooked and excited to find people who are just as enthusiastic about the holidays as I am! I look forward to getting to know you all! :) Ok, well on to my question. This year will be the first year for me and DH that we will not be going home. It will basically just be Dh, dd2, and I. We just moved from CA to WA in May and could save up to plan a big trip home. So instead we will be starting our own Christmas tradition. Last year we just went over to DH's aunts house where most of dd's gifts were(Grandma brought them). She had just turned one and didn't really understand what was going on so we didn't go all out with gifts and such. But this year now that she's turned two I really want to get into the whole holiday experience; the tree, stockings, lights, decorations! You name it I want to do it. BUT I'm wondering if maybe I should still hold off and just be low key this year because dd may still not understand completely what's going on. What do you guys think? I really want to decorate and put gifts under the tree, but at the same time maybe I should wait until she's three to do the big Christmas thing I want to do. Thanks for any input I receive! :)

In my family taking home food is an automatic thing...actually it's encouraged! But I guess the best you can do is just pack what you can and hopefully they will not make a huff about it. It's the holidays why start drama. lol Btw I'm new and I'm loving this forum!