If we become millionaires...

There was a short article in January issue of the magazine "Runner's World" on the 

North Pole Marathon. 

We loved the town North Pole so much *please note sarcasm* that Scott decided to look into it. 

This marathon, mind you, is at the REAL North Pole. 

Looks fun right?

*more sarcasm*

I just love the idea of having a polar bear eat me while I'm running the worlds coldest and most painful marathon! *sarcasm*sarcasm*sarcasm*

I am not being sarcastic when I tell you that my husband would be VERY serious about running this race if it weren't for the outrageous cost of 15 thousand big ones. 

I mean, come on! This guy looks totally refreshed! 

*if you can't note my sarcasm by now, I just don't know what to tell you*

I am not being sarcastic when I tell you that as my other half walked out the door this evening to walk the dog he said, "That is on my list to do when we become millionaires."

Project: Christmas

Successful. 

What? You think I took pictures on Christmas?

Don't you know me any better than that?

I believe...

We just arrived home from an

 *Amazing 

*Alaskan 

*Adventure. 

If any of you have doubts about the validity of Mr. Kris Kringle, let me put them to rest. 

I have met the REAL 

Santa Claus. 

And I have the pictures to prove it. 

It all began with a 6 hour drive north, to: 

Santa Claus house:

Here we are with the ol' man himself:

The kids were simply awe struck. 

I was so pleased to see that right next to Santa was this GORGEOUS display:

The kids took a minute to soak it up before we did a little shopping,

then headed outside. 

This is a big deal because it was -20 degrees. 

Santa's reindeer are protected by a double layer fence, which makes it hard to take good pictures. 

Scott got some awesome pictures of the fence:

(I have to rub this in because I like to feel good knowing that I'm not THE worst photographer in the world, there will always be Scott to take that place)

This was the only reindeer that felt friendly, and we didn't bother to try to hard because our faces were burning and turning black. (okay, not really turning black, but it felt like it)

But don't worry, we actually saw wild caribou on our drive home, which was...

totally awesome! 

*I'll show you those pictures in another post.*

What can I say?

I can't believe it's been SO long since I blogged. 

Usually my life is surrounded by thoughts like,

"What can I do today that would be fun to blog about?"

Lately though, my brain has been overwhelmed with memorizing exercise routines and getting a small and totally awesome boutique off the ground. 

(aside from my usual taking care of the family, paying bills, etc. gig)

The business has definitely taken it's toll on my home, my family, and my body. 

I'm growing purple bags under my eyes.

I have a split on the side of my lip which I always get when I'm stressed. 

My body feels tired and achy. 

I have this totally POSH and terrifical friend (you know I'm talking about you miss HR) who always has these awesome self portraits on her blog. 

I thought, "Gee, why don't I ever do that?"

Then I remembered.

 "Oh! It's because I always look like this":

And feel like this:

But while I'm at it I might as well throw in the usual "kissy face":

Okay, don't worry. I won't be posting self portraits any time soon again. 

But on a lighter note, my dear Henry always seems to brighten my day in some way or another. 

Today it was this small incident: 

He got himself stuck in Gracie's bed. 

**SMILE**

My halls are decked

At my sister's request, I am posting some pictures of my Christmas decor. 

It's nothing to rave about, but it feels homey and pretty. 

(please ignore my fallen pictures stashed behind the piano. I can't get them to stay on my wall)

Just imagine: white blinds...someday.

I should have lit the fireplace. It would have looked much more comforting. 

Don't the tissue poms look gorgeous? My super model business partner, Marianne made those to go with our Twigs & Twirl display. I thought I'd just leave them up instead of storing them in a box. :)

The twigs are also part of our display, they are naked now, but look stunning draped in our sparkly necklaces!