Friday, November 7, 2014

Friday Favorites- It's November?!




Writing my Friday favorites this morning with the smell of cinnamon buns and coffee in the air!  Is there anything better?  Nope!  And that's why it's #1 on my favorite list today!  And BOTH kids like them and eat them!  That virtually never happens!



My number 2 favorite?  Yup, I'm going there.  Halloween!!  Nick had a pre-trick or treat meltdown, but once things got rolling, we had a great time!  Our development was FULL of kids and some of the houses were doing "trick or booze" for the parents.  So much fun!



Number 3 is holiday pictures!!  We are getting the kids' pictures done today and I have had so much fun finding coordinating outfits.  The past couple of years we have just used the pictures the kids had done at daycare.   But now we are at a small daycare that does not bring a photographer in.  So I scheduled photos with a REAL photographer this year and can't wait to see how things turn out!! This is the backdrop we will be using:



Number 4 is Thanksgiving prep!  OK, my part of the prep is ordering pies which I did on Monday. But..... I do love Thanksgiving time and all the fun crafts I can do with my kiddos!  I have started scanning the Pinterest boards for some great ones.    Here's some cute things from last Thanksgiving.



Oh my gosh he was so little!

Number 5 is planning our Disney trip!!!  We've spent all week researching and planning for our trip in May.  I am soooo excited!  This will be the kids' first trip to Disney and my second.  The first time I went was about 10 years ago with the hubs.  We never did Disney as kids, and I really didn't have any interest in going as an adult.  But we went, and it was SOO much fun!  I cannot wait to see the excitement on my boys faces when we get there!  When we go, Nick will be 5 and a half, and Alec will be 2 and a half.  I've had a couple people tell me Alec is too young and he "won't remember it." Well, I'm sure he won't, but that doesn't mean he won't enjoy himself while he is there!  I also think this is the perfect time to bring Nick.  So our plan is to go now, and then go again when Alec is Nick's age.  What do you think?  Is 2 and a half too young to go to Disney?

We're staying at Animal Kingdom Lodge... I'll be able to see giraffes from my room!

Well friends, I hope you all had a great week and will an even better weekend!!   Other than pictures today we don't have much planned so I guess we'll just play it by ear!

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11 comments:

  1. Cinnamon buns!! Those are our holiday morning breakfasts always!! I love them and so does the rest of my family! Loving the photography background you are using, it is beautiful! We are doing family photos on Tuesday. I found the outfit coordination completely overwhelming!! We are doing outdoor photos, hopefully we have success! Have a great weekend!

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    1. I hope your pictures turn out great! Outdoor shoots are so fun!

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  2. You are so on it, I need to get on the Holiday pictures! Halloween is the best, I love dressing up the kids.

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    1. If I don't get on things early, I don't get on them at all! LOL

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  3. Fun! So jealous of your Disney trip and so impressed how far ahead you're planning! You'll have to give me all the tips and tricks when you get back!

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    1. LOL- word is you HAVE to plan ahead! I heard of people booking their trips years in advance!

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  4. The cinnamon roll looks absolutely delicious! And I don't believe 2 and a half is too young for Disney. Yes, they may not remember it, but they'll have pictures to look back on. Plus they're old enough to recognize and enjoy meeting characters. And it doesn't hurt that they're free.. at least I'm pretty sure kids 3 and under are so are free, so it even makes sense cost-wise. And when we were at Disney we stayed at the Polynesian resort, but I'd also love to stay at on of the animal kingdom resorts next time!

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    1. Very good points! You have made me feel better about the decision to bring him! And yes, they are free!!! We just have to pay for his airfare. Let me know if you have any secret Disney tips!!

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  5. Sounds like you're definitely on the ball! I still have yet to schedule our family's holiday portrait! I'm so behind this year, lol.

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    1. I have to start things early or I totally forget and they never get done!

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  6. All of the excitement in this post (holiday prep & Disney travel plans)...now I genuinely want a cup of hazelnut coffee from Wawa & two cinnabons. Enjoy a productive Monday, Kimberly :)

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