Santa's not ready!

I can NOT believe that it's already mid-November. Where did August, September, and October go? I mean, really??

This past weekend was our second annual Girls' Christmas Shopping Weekend in Alabama. I headed to the Coast on Friday and we made a major day of it Saturday by hitting the outlet mall in Foley and Eastern Shore in Malbis. I got most of Derek's gifts checked off my list and a couple of other small gifts for family.

Sad to say, but I just don't have nearly as much money saved up for Christmas this year as I know I did last year. I'm trying really hard not to stress over my Christmas budget, but I just LOOOOOVE this holiday, and I always go overboard on gifts. It just makes me happy.

I love everything about this time of year, and I can't believe it's just weeks away. Not to mention the fact that Thanksgiving is next week. Whoa... we're doing something different this year that should be fun. It's just such a busy time of year, and my mind is spinning!

Of course, it's also the most WONDERFUL time of the year, so I'll never complain. :)