Happy Happy New Year

My dear friend Jodi pointed out to me that I've been on a blogging hiatus lately ;) Which is totally true, but the holidays snuck up on me and left just as quickly. But here we are, staring 2011 in the face. The year 2010 was interesting to say the least, but I'm excited to see what this year will bring. So for now, don't let the winter blahs get you down. Here's a spot of sunshine to hold you over...



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Christmas time is here :)

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Random Holiday Facts

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This holiday season if you find yourself at an office party and the conversation is at a lull, bust out these random holiday facts :)

Did you know...

- The song Jingle Bells was originially titled "One-Horse Open Sleigh"!

- According to Hallmark, 2 Billion Christmas cards are sent out nationally!

- According to Consumer Reports, it takes on average, 10 hours to shop for gifts and 3 hours to wrap gifts!

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Detroit Roller Derby

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I went to the Detroit Roller Derby this weekend with some friends and it was everything I could've hoped for and more. Ever seen the movie Whip It? Quite similar in concept, minus Ellen Page and Drew Barrymore. I totally want to join the team, but pretty much all I have going for me is the name--"Momma said knock you out". HAHA. Other than that, I got nothing. However, I do foresee a trip to the skating rink this winter to brush up on my skills...

And besides the jabbing and thrashing, we also got a surprise visit from the Detroit Party Marching Band! The band came out of now where and did a few numbers during half time. They were a hooting good time.

Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

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"Big Bay? What are you guys doing going to Big Bay? Even us yoopers don't go to Big Bay" -- Guy at Da Yooper Tourist Trap store

Don't worry sir, we asked ourselves the same question :)

Trolls

Learned lots of things from the 'yoopers' in the upper peninsula last weekend. Mainly that everyone from 'under the bridge' (Mackinaw) are TROLLS. And that they hate us. Ok, that's a bit dramatic, they may not hate us, but they certainly have some UP pride up there.

Also that the delish 'pasty', rhymes with nasty, although it is NOT nasty by any means.

Here are just a few pics from the 9 hour drive up to Ishpeming / Big Bay, Mich.








Lots of memories made up in the UP: My sister almost bought a lighthouse overlooking Lake Superior; Jenny's appointment with the ditch; Fooooseballll Puleriiiiiii; and witnessing the nuptials of Tim & Sarah!

Here's a blurry one of the bride and groom but I like it. I think it's fitting. The whole weekend and wedding was a blur. A wonderful blur! But it went so fast. Congrats again and again Tim & Sarah. xoxo.

Big Bay or Bust

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I'm heading up to Big Bay, MI tomorrow for my friends, Tim & Sarah's wedding! I've never traveled way up to the UP, so I'm pretty pumped. Should be an interesting 8+ hour car ride up there! They're calling for snow, so I'm not sure if I'm quite ready to see that, but I'm sure it'll be great.

Congrats and many blessings to Tim & Sarah! xoxo.