I can’t believe it’s the last weekend of 2015! This year has that strange mix of feeling like it went very fast, but when I think about specific events it seems like they were ages ago. I have big hopes for 2016, and I hope it’s a wonderful and prosperous year for all of you!
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~Santa’s Reindeer are Female (and Pregnant), According to Science
~2015 is the year of the ‘kind’ Santa Claus
Under Pressure
I got a few Amazon Gift Cards for Christmas, so the first thing I did was order myself an Instant Pot, and I’ve been adding some cookbooks to my Kindle. I’m starting a Whole30 on January 4th, so I downloaded Paleo Pressure Cooker, Quick and Easy Paleo, and then just a regular pressure cooker book that has great reviews. I’m excited/nervous to try it when it arrives on Wednesday. If anyone has a pressure cooker I would love some advice/favorite recipes!
The Force Awakens
Don’t worry, I won’t give any spoilers here! Mike and I saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens on Monday and we both really liked it. I think even the most casual Star Wars fan will enjoy it. After hearing us talk about it, Annabel asked if we would show her the original trilogy. She was totally into it, so Mike took her to see the new movie yesterday. At almost six years old we thought she could handle it, and she looooved it. At over two hours, it’s the longest movie she’s seen in the theatre and she got a little squirmy, but overall it was a great experience for her (Mike said he had to explain a few confusing things but she remembered all of the important plot points from the other movies). If your kids like the original trilogy, this movie will be great for them!
Costumes obviously heighten the movie-going experience.
Happy Sunday, everyone!
ST says:
If you made the costume please share instructions
Missy says:
I second that request! I’m hoping my daughter will pick Rey for her Halloween costume this year!
Heather says:
I wish I could tell you I made it, but I bought it the day it went on sale at the Disney Store. I knew Annabel was going to be excited about a girl in Star Wars so I’ve been holding onto that costume for MONTHS!
Valerie says:
“The Lives they Lived” and its counterpart “The Lives they Loved” is achingly beautiful…
I never miss your Surfing Sundays, and rarely get through them without learning a lot AND crying my eyes out.
MUCH LOVE from Ohioooo,
Valerie
Katie says:
Instant Pot!!!!
I’m so curious to hear your experience with it. I asked for one but didn’t receive and am considering buying for myself.
Good luck with Whole30! I did get that cookbook and it looks fab!
Michelle says:
I wanted to finally comment and let you know how much I look forward to reading your posts every day! I love hearing about your family and have forwarded many of your crafting and other helpful posts to my family. I respect you so much for your strength and also for sharing your weaknesses over the years. I have prayed for you and your family so many times over the years and I pray 2016 brings you great happiness and joy and continued personal growth and health!
Heather says:
Thank you so much, Michelle! Happy New Year!