Welcome to High Five for Friday – hosted by me, Tif, and Della! Come, read up on what we’ve been up to this week and get to know some amazing bloggers down below!
Today’s featured blogger is Audrey from Five Foot Nothing Shopping! She’s a fashion blogger with a love of plaid, pattern mixing and sharing how to best dress when you are petite. If you haven’t had a chance to check out her blog, do it now!
Can you believe there are only 2 more nights until Christmas??? I’m SO excited! We’ve been having too much fun getting ready for Christma that we are picture-less today. I think that’s always the sign of a great week! Anyway, here’s what we’ve been up to!
1. My blog randomly has been having problems the last few weeks… you may have noticed?? (HAHA!) Comments weren’t working, layout was wonky… last Friday I was trying to fix something and my entire website crashed. Ugh! It was horrible! I think I figured out the source (a bad plugin) and everything is working again, thank goodness. Things will still be pretty quiet around here until the new year, but you can keep up with me over on IG!
2. The plague has finally left our home. The only clinger on is William, although he’s about 80% better. He had a doctor’s appointment on Tuesday and he had a teeny tiny ear infection, but other than that he seems to be much better. The doctor prescribed antibiotics for his ear, and the minute I cracked open that bottle, a flood of childhood memories came back. That bright pink stuff that sort of tastes like bubble gum cherry chalk… I remember it well.
3. Thankfully there was not a lot of errand running this week. The last of my gift buying arrived from Amazon. Groceries were purchased on Monday morning. So other than a quick, random trip to Costco (it was a zoo!) and our doctor run, we’ve been home. I’m proud to say I didn’t set foot in any stores for Christmas shopping. I normally like to swing in to the local small shops for presents but this year I just didn’t have it in me. Amazon all the way!
4. Elizabeth is all about this Christmas thing! She loves our tree. She faithfully sings “Jingle Bells” over and over. She was thrilled when I had her help me make cookies! We went to see Santa yesterday, and she was just in awe. This year it is truly magical for her, and I love that. While I was wrapping presents last night, I saw the huge pile for her and I cannot wait to watch her open them!
2 more nights….. 2 more nights……
5. William is a hoot! This week I plopped him on the floor on his tummy and put a toy in front of him while I helped Elizabeth with a craft. Next thing I know, he’s shimmied over to that toy! Wondering how he accomplished that, I reset. Turns out that little bugger is crawling! It’s not a pretty crawl, but crawling anyway! He’s crawling BEFORE he’s sitting up completely. HA! Elizabeth’s first crawl was a proper crawl. She didn’t mess around with scooching, launching or even really rolling around. She just decided one day to just do it, and do it right. So it’s just a hoot to now get to watch the “Evolution of Crawling” with William! There is video! I might just pop it up over on IG today so you can all enjoy his graceful worm-like movements 🙂
How was your week? Can’t wait to hear about it!
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Elizabeth is at a great age to celebrate Christmas! I cannot believe you finished your shopping without going into a store. That is amazing! This whole week I feel like I’ve been running out last minute because we forgot to get something for this person or that person! So happy that everyone is feeling better in time for the holidays! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Elizabeth is going to be so fun on Christmas morning! Glad you guys are on the mend. Merry Christmas Katie!
Merry Christmas Eve Eve, Katie! It feels so good to be back and linking up with my favorite ladies once again! So happy to hear your family is feeling better in time for Christmas! I love that Elizabeth is getting into Christmas so much! What could be more fun than that? Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas, sweet friend! xo – Brenda // ChattingOverChocolate.com
It’s so good to hear that almost everyone is a 100%! There is just so much crud going around. I’m praying our family is spared!! Wishing you and yours the Merriest of Christmases yet!
Have a great Christmas!! 🙂
Merry Christmas, my friend! I’m glad you got everything resolved on your site – that has to be such a frustrating experience. I haven’t had that happen yet but I’m sure my time will come. 🙂 Glad you all are feeling better and praying it stays that way throughout the weekend!
Haha I was wondering about your blog! I also noticed that the code block for H54F has been missing from the side of your site, maybe this is why? (Although I think it’s vanished from Tif’s sidebar too?) ANYWAY, yay for Christmas with the kiddos! And boo pink cherry chalk antibiotics! (I had many an ear infection and remember it well!) Merry Christmas!!!
Merry Christmas!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday. Sounds like those cute kiddos will be keeping you on your toes. Hope you all stay healthy and your picture reminded me that I need to watch Home Alone ASAP 🙂
The fun in your home in the next few days is going to be so amplified! Merry Christmas sweet Katie!
We’re just getting over the sickies too! 🙁 yuck. Parker is the exact same way…I think he is going to scoot/crawl any day now and still doesn’t sit up on his own! He totally can when he sits still, but that’s pretty much never. I wish we were closer so we could get our kiddos together!
Merry Christmas!
Mariah
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That picture of Kevin McCallister is exactly how I feel right now!!! Haha great round-up! I hope you have a great holiday and thanks for hosting 🙂
Sarah Bell
Sounds like such a fun week! I’m glad to hear everyone is feeling better! No one wants to be sick on Christmas! I did almost all of my Christmas shopping on Amazon as well! It is just so much easier than dealing with crowds!
Your kids are at such a fun age for celebrating Christmas! I’ll be looking forward to seeing pictures or videos! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!