Martha's long lost daughter?!

Yes you read the title right...that's how I felt on Sunday...was I really Martha's long lost daughter? haha!!

I had quite a productive weekend. I finished up my shopping (all but two very small things) on Saturday. I braved the blizzard like winds and the dropping temps but besides freezing it wasn't too bad as I think most decided to stay in due to the weather. It's such a good feeling to when you finish your shopping...at least it is for me...probably more than a relieve than anything else. I kinda wanted to go out on Saturday but since it literally was below zero (and that's not the windchill!) I figured staying in was a better idea...not to mention how much money I spent on shopping! But it is Christmas and I LOVE giving.

So I was up by 9:30 on Sunday...shocking, I know...to start my day of baking! I think I shocked my mom when I called her at 11:00 and already had my snack mix in the oven. I really did bake all day...with a small little nap in the afternoon...it was exhausting! :) But when I was done I had a caramel snack mix, peanut butter crispy clusters, oreo balls, and chocolate covered pretzel rods. I had to take a picture of two of my amazing cooking and proof to show the family!

And I wasn't done for the day. I then decided it was no better time than then to wrap my gifts so I did all my wrapping from 8-10 that night. So really, I did kind of feel like Martha Jr! :)

I won't lie, the snow is pretty right now and it'll be nice to have a 'White Christmas' but I'm not real fond of these storms that are delaying everyone's travel plans...especially when it affects my sister and brother-in-law from coming today like they were supposed to. They got quite a bit of snow today and Mark got the privilege to plow all day and make the streets of West Allis a little safer, and they are to get another 4-6 inches tomorrow. Not music to mine or my family's ears. I threw out the idea that they should head home tonight when I talked to Jacks around 8:00 but really that's probably not the best idea when they've both been working all day. I just want them home for Christmas, dang it! So keep your fingers crossed that tomorrow's storm will somehow miss them and they can travel home safely.

I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I'm very excited to spend some quality time with those I love and hope you are able to also. And please travel safely for those that are traveling.