Missed Oprah....maybe I can make it to Ellen one day...

I guess I am 15 years too late to visit the Oprah show. Funny how I have never really wanted to go until now that she is leaving the air (network at least). I mean I would NEVER pass up a chance to be on one of her favorite things shows, but I don't know. I guess I am not that into Oprah.

Ellen, however is a completely different story! If I had a Tivo, hers would be the first show I program in. Her generous giving makes me cry almost every time and it's an embarrassing display ok? I mean how cool is it that she can bless people like that? This week starts the 12 days of giveaways and I am entering online every day. It's fun and I get to feel like I have a chance. Even if it's just one in a million. Once she was supposed to be in Raleigh and I happened to be at the restaurant she was to visit. They gave everyone Ellen T-Shirts and everything, but she didn't make it. And I was so bummed!

Why am I writing about this? I don't know. Part of it is that it's Friday and I am out of ideas. Part of it is that I just really love this show and it puts a smile on my face. Why NOT tell the world? Or at least the handful of you who read this blog. Even Jerry likes Ellen. She's just funny. That's all.

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12 Hours of sleep does a body good!

First off, I just want to thank you all for the well wishes the past couple days. I have been under the weather and decided to go to bed last night just after Oscar did. As in, 7:45pm. I then proceeded to sleep for 12 hours! And what a sweet sweet sleep it was. Just what the Dr. ordered. I am still taking it easy, but to say I feel much better would be a gross understatement!

I don't get sick very often, and for that I am thankful. But when I do, it takes me DOWN. I just can't handle it. This is the first time I have been sick since I had Oscar and it was HARD. I had zero patience and could barely keep my eyes open. Thankfully, I have an amazing husband who was able to work from home in the afternoon so I could lie down for a bit. PUBLIC HIGH FIVE, BABY! You rock.

In other news, we still need to get a Christmas tree,  finish the outside lights, and to turn our pumpkin into Orange Santa (ala Marty). Other than that, our house is Christmas central! Music is going, nativity is up and I have already baked some muffins. Cookies soon to come....

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16x20 Canvas Print Giveaway - Winner!

Thanks to all who entered our Canvas Print giveaway! I'd like to congratulate commenter #10, Jennifer Wells from Jennifer Wells Photography! I hope you enjoy your print!

Please respond to my email with the email address you would like your prize sent to within the next 48 hours. Happy Holidays!

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