December Goal Update!

For only being 6 days into the month I have completed quite a few things off of my bucket list, as well as a lot of things off of my regular to-do list, and some things I didn't even plan.

My favorite trip to make every year (how did I forget it on my bucket list) is to the Wildwood Manor House for a Holiday tour! I even had some wonderful people join me, and we signed up to decorate a room of our own next year!

1. Read 4 Holiday Themed Books (2 books started!)
2. Send Out Holiday Cards to Friends & Family, by 12/5 (My last order was finally delivered to me yesterday, so they were all in the mail this morning!)
3. Take a Family Picture, Including the Entire Litter (We took one last night, but I think I want another one complete with santa hats and princess crowns this weekend!)
4. Bake Christmas Cookies (We made cookies last night with a wonderful helper! Check out the pictures below....)

She LOVED the sprinkles!!!

They were very focused... this is intense work!

5. Create a Rice Krispy Train (Everything for this is purchased, just not put together yet)
6. Holiday Decor Up, by 12/5 (My amazing husband finished this up while I was at work on Wednesday, what a wonderful treat to come home to!)

7. All Gifts Purchased/Made, by 12/9 (We only have 1 more person to shop for, and I am so thankful to be away from the malls and the stores so early in the month)
8. All Gifts Wrapped & Separated by Families, by 12/16
9. Host Family Dinner for In-Laws, 12/23
10. Visit The Lights at The Toledo Zoo
11. Adopt a Family in Need for Christmas (The family was adopted, shopping is done, and we are dropping everything off on Monday for their Holiday Celebration)
12. Enjoy Hot Chocolate at least Once a Week (Of course I have already enjoyed Hot Chocolate twice this week... but that doesn't mean I will take a week off)
13. Take Treats to Neighbors with Thank You Notes
14. Watch 2 Christmas Movies
15. Host Holiday Party for my Work Team

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