We got an unexpected package the other day from my mom-Christmas presents! Every year she sends Christmas decorations before Christmas so we will eventually have an endless supply of holiday cheer around the house. Either she thinks I’m lazy and won’t decorate (which could be true) or assumes we’re poor (also true). Either way the decorations certainly liven up the place!
The hubs was pretty eager to open the presents so I let him go first. It’s kind of funny (and cute) how excited over presents he gets. I’m sure he was one of those kids that could never sleep the night before Christmas or he woke up at 4 am to see if Santa came yet. If so, then we actually have more in common than I thought because I was the exact same way!
It’s an ornament! I thought it was just a tiny picture frame at first but then my mom explained that no, indeed it’s an ornament. I’m using it as a picture frame though since we don’t have a tree. Or lights. Apparently I do need my mom to mail me decorations.
Santa magnet! I’m actually pretty excited about this guy because I love magnets. I think he might have to stay on the fridge all year..
Just because it’s my dad’s birthday (happy birthday dad!) I’ll post the picture above Santa for the whole world to see!
It’s one of my favorites from our wedding. Happy birthday dadio! Okay, back to Christmas!
We also got a yummy smelling cupcake candle, cute towels, Santa in his sleigh, and lotions from Bath and Body Works.
I love this lotion. It literally smells like frosting. I guess I really enjoy smelling like a walking bakery because I literally do. It’s so yummy!
You have to try this lotion. Just smell it…you’ll love it! Or you’ll just get hungry and go buy some cupcakes.
I got another special present in the mail too…
Looks so official doesn’t it? I guess it is! Whenever I’m a trainer on The Biggest Loser I’ll hang it up in my office.
We’re off to ski Vail today…life is hard.
Have you decorated for the holidays? Did you ask for anything special? I actually asked me mom for the Insanity DVD’s. I wouldn’t be surprised if she looked those up, thought it was weird, and bought me clothes instead. I’d be okay with that to0 :). Other than that, I just asked for warm clothes!! I start training for Boston on monday and I’m pretty sure between now and April it’s not going to get any warmer outside (I wish it would!!).
Happy Friday!
Jess says
LOVE that picture of you with your dad on your wedding day, that is AWESOME!!
I also love that you got your NASM cert in the mail, Yipee!!! Congrats 🙂
Casey (The Hippie Health Nut) says
Congrats on the NASM cert! That’s who mine was through- loved it!
Kaitlin @4loveofcarrots says
Congrats on your NASM cert! Have fun skiing! If your mom pulls through and get you Insanity, please tell me how they are I am dieing to try them 🙂
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Congrats on the certificate!
Kelly @ Foodie Fiasco says
That’s so great your mamma sends you decoration!. Holiday cheer is so important. 😉 Why haven’t I decorated yet? I love decorating! Time flies, doesn’t it?
Erika - The Teenage Taste says
Yay for Christmas coming early! The “Vanilla Cupcake” Yankee Candle is my favorite!
Amy says
it smells SOO good!!!
Sally Anne @ PaleoRunnerGirl says
Aren’t mom’s the best! I am pretty sure that 85% of our decorations are from my mom! I LOVE the Santa magnet. I am a total magnet collector!
Also, the cupcake Yankee Candle is by far the most delicious thing EVER! I go through candles so fast!
Congrats on your certification–that is so exciting!
Steffany says
LOVE the Insanity DVDs ! And yay for your personal trainer certification ! I think I would really enjoy being a PT.
Amy says
thanks!! ya the test wasn’t too bad…i honestly procrastinated BIG time so if you’re better at studying than me you’ll definitely be good to go!