Christmas at the Westerfield’s

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Short post today Swellions! I’m without a computer for a few at home so typing this up after hours (why am I still here, it’s the holidays!!!)

Anyway, wanted to share a few quick pics of my family from this past weekend. We actually already did Christmas (just easier that way), so I can sit back and relax.

My nephews loved the Spygear I got them and Taylor loved her bead kit! She even made a bracelet (completed with crimp beads) all by herself since then. I’m so proud of her!!! She is my crafty little chica! She’s only 7. Below are some quick pics I took. I used my long lens, so I got some great close-ups. Some are a bit blurry, but for the most part I got some really good shots!!!

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Grant and Brock with their wrestling masks from Mexico!

so photogenic
My neice Tay is just so photogenic!!!!

hangin' around
Here’s my fam just hangin’ around the on Saturday night!! That’s my grandmother and my brother, Charles on the far right.

tay and brocko's gift
Brocko and Tay Tay made original ornaments for everyone. It was their own design!!! Cute, huh? They are so crafty each year!

helmet head
Grant got a Philadelphia Eagles jersey and helmet! He was excited, but it didn’t show here.

brocko and his webkin
Brock got a new Webkin! He was so overjoyed! His account is about to expire. You have to buy a new Webkin to keep it activated (Sheesh…marketing schemes).

I’d love to share more, but I’m simply outta time! Hope all you Swellions have an awesome holiday filled with love and joy!

Alexa

Weekend Update

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Geez oh pete. This weekend went by waaaay too fast. I wish i had one more day to get together, but I guess I’ll have to accept it for what it was.

Friday, I compiled all my ingredients for my cookies and did some shoppin’ at Hobby Lobby (bought some beads, like I needed more of those-ha!)

Then Saturday, I got up and going and made my cookies for the cookie party I will be attending tomorrow night. They were Butterfinger cookies. They turned out super good and I was really excited about them. Here’s a few pics.

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I then got together my gifts for a holiday party with my girlfriends. The gift was supposed to be valued at $20, so I got this yummy (and pretty- I’m a sucker for packaging) candle set. I paired it with this jewelry set that I made…

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earrings and bracelet

I used stretch elastic on the bracelet. I saw a bracelet like that at the drugstore a few days ago and thought that was a really good idea, considering that everyone’s wrist size is different and this way, it stretches to fit, but still looks elegant with the toggle and toggle charm. I liked the end result.

I stopped on my way to Jessica’s to help her get ready for the party at our local bead shop, Dandelion Beads, but they were out of the wire I needed. I was bummed.

dandelion beads

I then went on to the party. Everyone brought a dish (I brought pumpkin dip and brownies and cookies – you know, the good stuff). Jessica did a great job on the ham and everything was super yummy.

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And, of course, Michaela (pictured) and Parker were totally cute, like they always are. Oh, I totally posed her. She’s so easy to coerce.

an awww moment

After our game, I walked away with this purple purse (thank goodness, I drew the last number!)

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My Sunday, was admittedly lazy, but once I got out to Michael’s and got to going, I was fine. I just sometimes need that boost of motivation. I also did some laundry, watched some E!, got my cookies ready for the cookie party I will be attending tomorrow night, got some earrings ready to present, and organized my closet.YAY!

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So, tomorrow begins another week. Just thrilled.