8:39 AM. . .

was the time that I woke up this morning. I only woke up becuz Mr. A. was calling my landline, and I was thinking, "Who is calling me this early on Sat. morning?!?!"

HELLO CHRISTMAS VACATION!!!!!!!!! I'm officially off for TWO weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last night, Miz Sara and Brad dropped off my DELISH carrot cake. Sara, it's wonderful. Thanks again. This cake is so moist and delicious. Sara, it's as good as the one @ The Cheesecake Factory. Note: They make the best one that I've had in my life; therefore, do take this as a compliment. ;)

I also got to spend some time with her sweet baby, Sawyer. Sara and Brad are excellent parents. That little boy is greatly loved.

This break, I said that I was going to do some ME things as well as create some new Christmas traditions for myself. In a few hours, I am going to see "The Nutcracker" at Desert Vista High School. Truly, I am looking forward to putting on a dress, heels, and partaking in this experience. I've been wanting to do this for years, but I've put it off. Today is the day.

Are you ready for Santa? Well, Santa (aka Fed Ex man) delivered Part One of my packages from the folks. I am waiting for one more shipment, but it will not arrive until after Christmas. Everything is nicely wrapped and contains a gold ornament (on each present). I don't know where Mom got these gold ornaments, but they are gorgeous. UPS safely delivered my parents' packages, and I now let out a sigh of relief.

What Christmas traditions are you honoring this upcoming week?

I will be sharing my holiday scrapbook soon!