Christmas Bells are ringing...."You're running out of time!"

My favorite cuz Lisa Rae had a cute, fun tag for the holidays. With the snow, it really seems like Christmas is near. Only a few more rushing days of shopping left.
I love that i have a million things to do, showering included,and i'm sitting here filling out this tag. But heck, what is another few minutes isn't going to make a difference with my stinky toes, wrinkly pjs, matted hair, dishes piled up in the sink and a tissue up my nose to make it so it doesn't run away while I blog :) Hey at least my kids have had breakfast and their baths.......

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?
Wrapping paper, and Santa's gifts happen to all come wrapped in the same Red paper.
2. Real tree or Artificial?
I would like to have a real tree, but I like are Artificial tree. I just have a pine candle going so it can trick me into thinking it's real :)
3. When do you put up the tree?
Sometime following Thanksgiving, usually a family home evening activity.
4. When do you take the tree down?
It depends on when Jason is in a "clean up, move it out mood". some years we enjoy longer than other years. We love to have sleepovers out by the tree, so that is why we have a hard time putting it away.
5. Do you like eggnog?
You mean there are people who do?
6. Favorite gift received as a child?
I loved when we had opened all our gifts and mom and dad would surprise us with a big gift. sometimes it was a family gift. I remember getting my "hot shot" basketball hoop. Although one year my mom made a quilt with all of my old t-shirts that i couldn't part with (i know you all have some) and pictures on it. Way cool!I loved my desk and stereo I got. There are so many gifts i got and loves. Couple of years ago my parents took our family on a Polar Express Train ride in utah....it was of course my mothers spoil us version which was a hit. I wish I would have had kobe. he loves trains.
7. Hardest person to buy for?
Some siblings, or Aunts/Uncle on Jason's side of the family. huh still trying to figure that one out.
8. Easiest person to buy for?
Easiest and most FUN Kobe for sure!!! But in reality I could buy my boys a million things.
9. Do you have a nativity scene?
Not sure how many I have, but there are quite a few. I have one that even plays the story. Thanks to my mom. Kobe likes playing with my "stuffed/soft" one.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards?
I love making Christmas Cards...I haven't accomplished that this year. long Story!
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received?
I once got a sweatshirt that was a XXXL. I knew it probably wasn't bought for me, or at least I HOPE it wasn't, but I guess it was the thought right?
12. Favorite Christmas Movie?
I love them all. I always watch The Santa Claus and The Christmas Box over and over because they are the only two Christmas movies I own. But I do watch "While you were sleeping" a million times over this time of the year. Because it is took place around Christmas I totally count it as a Christmas show :)
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas?
If I know who we "have" it may start in October. But, time usually catches up to me two days before Christmas.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present?
Hummmmmm hummmmm, I once got this "Love making" book as a white elephant gift from a roommate in college (she must have thought I needed it for my upcoming wedding night :). Of course I couldn't wait to give it back to her at her shower :)
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas?
It's not as much about the food as it is the company. I do love Jones' special K. I do have cravings for the peppermint ice cream in a cup with a little bit of milk mixed in!!
16. Lights on the tree?
I love lots of lights and i'm picky about how they are put on. That was one thing Jason learned quick. My dad does it this way...He has to admit it looks good, but takes a little longer. Not too much of a fan of multi-colored lights.
17. Favorite Christmas song?
I love any song I can get my hands on. We love singing one every night before prayer.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home?
This year we decided to have christmas at our home. In August, I already called for my parents. Plenty of time to beat my siblings hee hee. And you bet I kept reminding her. So if we are lucky, they'll be here for christmas. But of course there will be trips to burley/rupert the night before and after. I do work christmas this year. bummer!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's?
If there are nine, i can.
20. Angel on the tree top or a star?
I have a beautiful white angel with optical lights. she WAS black (no offense but I couldn't picture that angel on my tree) so my mother-in-law painted her face and hair blond for me. It was only this year that Jason finally figured how to stick her on top of the tree WITHOUT cuss'n. It didn't quite set the mood when words would spill out as an angel is being placed :)
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning?
I always wanted to open one the night before ,like the exchange gift, but then later thought that made it for less the next day. I know, I know...
22. Most annoying thing about this time of year?
Not enough houses with lights.
23. Favorite ornament theme or color?
We have had a different theme for the past 6 years. But this year budget it ringing our necks, so its a good thing we have had such a variety that we would could mix and match this year. Although, I already know what I want for next years tree. That way maybe if i see the ornaments and can get them on super sales after Christmas. I did like the year we had red and black. With black and white pictures of the family! I'm more into having 2 trees. A "nice" tree and a "fun" tree for the boys.
24. Favorite time for Christmas dinner?
Anytime we can make...all day long...
25. What do you want for Christmas this year?
boy my list is endless...but the material things usually are placed on some random shelf in the store and left out of guilt. what I really want is....to be able buy anything I want for my family despite the cost and to be able to stay home with my boys and have a perfect relationship with my husband and Heavenly Father.


Ho, Ho, Ho, Your tagged...Kim M., Woods, Jodi B.