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The past few weeks feels like they have just whipped right by me, which is absolutely wonderful, keep them coming! As I normally try to soak in every last minute of the holiday season and pray it isn't over, this year I'm just ready for it all to be over, because the sooner it is, the closer it gets to the hubby's homecoming!

Just a little peek into our lives these past few weeks….

This project has probably been the best money I've ever spent! The Lack table by Ikea in white and I just added some wheels from Home Depot and now Christian can move this table around as he pleases.  The chairs are actually from his preschool that were given to us because they got new ones! And our deer in the picture collage got a fun garland for the holiday season :) My plan is to also paint the top with chalkboard paint for fun coloring and attaching a side holder for chalk.

Christmas cards finally came in and are being sent out as fast as I can address them. Half way through my list of names I ran out of cards, leaving me with having to order more…we just know too many people!! It's getting a little out of control really…Thank you Shutterfly for getting them to us quickly!

This picture will forever be my favorite…Chrispy had no interest in Santa and just gave up. He knows where the presents really come from (Target) ;) and when Santa wasn't giving him any cars it was game over.

We stopped into this awesome little coffee shop called Ghostlight Coffee in Downtown Dayton randomly one day when a show at a theater cancelled their show last minute and didn't think to call anyone that had reservations :( We made a good thing out of a bad and stopped in for some hot chocolate and yummy donuts….

 Chrispy didn't mind a bit ;)

If you follow me on Instagram you already know about the car lot that has become my backyard. I have plans to build a little "garage" for Chrispy's collection. If you are wondering, no, I am not crazy and didn't buy any of those at full price! The Lighting McQueen car was only $20 at a thrift store in working condition, the Ford pickup was $5! It was missing its battery but had it's charger still, so Amazon was where I picked up a new battery for only $20 and the John Deer Tractor was a present from my Dad. He bought it well before Christian could even touch the pedals but he had to get it for him. One of the best memories I have of my Dad and Christian is the day he gave it to him…the level of excitement for both of them was amazing :)

And nothing like a patriotic flag picture to warm my soul. That is my hubby on the far right with the caterpillar on his upper lip (yuck)!

And one more of my hubby, looking normal. If anyone else has a loved one deployed right now I send you prayers and love right now. I know how hard it is to carry on with such a magical time of year without half of your heart :)

Have a Happy Weekend Y'all!