Tiff's Turn

Friday night we had some visitors. Levi's dad, stepmom and sister came to celebrate my birthday with me. I got to choose where we went to eat.  Legend of Asia in Blue Springs is always a favorite. I love their sushi!  Saturday morning I took Aria with me to the salon. She was such a good baby. After the salon, it was time to get ready for the Hamar family Christmas. The Hamar grandkids This year for the Hamar Christmas, AKA Levi's mom's side of the family, we decided to meet up in Cameron, MO and stay at a hotel. Less distance to travel and we didn't have to clean up our own mess. Aria and her cousin, Gunner before we left for Cameron Once we got to the hotel and everyone was settled in, it was present time! The Hamar family tradition with present-opening is that once everyone is done opening their presents, we go around the room, one at a time, and show off what each person got. The tricky part is that you have t...

When I first began blogging, my goal was to write everyday. All of you that take time to read my blog know that's not happenin'! I will try to do a quick catch-up. I have been so busy trying to get ready for the holidays and finishing up all my work for the end of the semester. I even missed orchestra rehearsal last night because I'm so behind. After tonight's 3.5 mile run, I started on my goodies. I absolutely love baking for people. Tonight I learned it's only fun if you're not overwhelmed and doing too many things at once. That's when things like this happen. I used to feel so organized, so "together". Then Aria the miracle baby came along and there is not much of my organized self left. Another part of getting ready for Christmas is making sure Santa knows what's on Aria's Christmas list. She just woke up, so she wasn't her usual smiley self. I still think Santa was a hit, though. Oh and I was sure to tell Sant...