It’s almost here! Winter break. Christmas. Mini-me’s sweet sixteen. New Years. It’s all just around the corner. I’m so ready and not ready all at the same time! So much excitement…so much to do.
Saturday Mini-me and I got up early, grabbed coffee and breakfast( sorry not photographic proof) then drove to Duluth to pick up J for his winter break. Finals are over. He’s off for almost a month. 
The weather was beautiful…42°F and sunny! Mini-me and I took a brief walk around canal park before heading to the university to get J and his gear.
The weather is continuing to be very unseasonably warm as we sneak up on Christmas. In fact, Mr. G and I removed the screens and washed windows on Sunday afternoon. Now I know you are all super jealous of our momentous afternoon date. :)
Last week we had a team party at work. We were all asked to bring a $5 giftcard in disguise. As soon as I read the email the cartoon bubble in my head went to work.
Behold…my giftcard in disguise. I had really wanted to make the eyebrows and mustache more “furry” but since I was so sick I wasn’t able to find anything more than some black ribbon.
Since the grass is showing green outside with very little snow anywhere to be found I am looking to our tree to bring up the festive spirit.
Maybe some of these words will inspire me more.
What are you doing today?
What a beautiful place to have a mother daughter date!
Haha! Your gift card in disguise is genus and hilarious! I love it!
Happy Tea Day and Merry Christmas,
Kate
Hi, lots to look forward to, hope your are feeling better now. Great idea decorating the trees-and love your disguise for the gift card-
Merry Christmas-and Happy T Kathy
How fun that you now have J home for several weeks. And mini turning 16 is a bit scary. I remember “meeting” you when she was 4. How time flies.
That canal park looks a LOT better this time rather than the last time you were there and there were squalls and drenching rain.
I actually LIKE the disguised gift card. In fact, I laughed and laughed. It really served its purpose and showed how clever and talented you are, too.
Thanks for sharing your festive tree, canal park, and your gift card with us for T this Tuesday. It sounds like you are feeling better or you wouldn’t be having a window cleaning date with your hubby.
You had a good trip, that’s a lovely place. Love the gift card, too. Have a wonderful Christmas, and happy T day, Valerie
Sounds like you are going to have a fun few weeks with all your family celebrations! The blue skies and sunshine looks amazing too ?. I’m loving your Christmas tree, so beautiful! Wishing you a happy T Day and a very Merry Christmas too! J ? x
The T party in disguise made me smile this morning. Very clever. Glad your family is back together for the holidays. I am getting excited for my break. 4 more days. Merry Christmas to you and also happy T day too. Hugs-Erika
Enjoy the time with your family Halle! Love the disguised gift card !Merry Christmas and happy T-Day wishes!
Susi
The disguised gift card holder is fantastic, it really made me smile.
Enjoy having your family all home for Christmas, best wishes to you and yours.
Happy T day wishes as well.
Yvonne xx
I love the gift card in disguise idea and your interpretation of it lol Your tree is certainly one that inspires Christmas spirit :) Happy T Tuesday, and I know y’all will enjoy a Merry Christmas.
Halle LOVE the words on your Christmas tree! and your giftcard in disguise! So clever! Merry Christmas to you all!Happy T day! Hugs! deb
How nice to have sparkling clean windows for Christmas. Not a fun job but very satisfying when its done. I hope that means you’re feeling better.
The gift card disguise is a hoot. The eyebrows and mustached look very Groucho.
The word ornament collage is perfect. Love the ornaments; love the sentiments.
Happy T-day and Merry Christmas! Eileen xoxo
What a delightful day! I can’t wait for our daughter and family to get here Saturday! I hope we get some good time together. Merry Christmas, as I won’t be on next week. We will have a house full for a week! :)
I love your tree decorations but that gift card in disguise has cracked me up once again!!! Enjoy your family time! Belated Happy T day, Chrisx