Highlights of 2012

I know that a lot of bloggers are doing full posts for their "Year in Review" that has links to posts and pictures, etc. I think it's awesome but honestly, I don't have the patience for that and it isn't that important to me. However, I did want to do a quick post about some of the things on my mind that happened this past year. It is not all conclusive for sure!!!

1st Anniversary...1/1/12

Matt's beard...Matt grew a beard continuously for 2+ months

Scentsy...I started selling Scentsy

Photography business...Matt started his photography business

101 in 1001...we completed 49 of our 101 goals!

Etsy...I sold at least 10 wreaths as well as various other products on Etsy...Looking to sell even in 2013

New Cars...We were able to purchase and pay for in full 2 new-to-us vehicles!

Visits home...We visited Louisiana twice (April and December) and Montgomery once

Visits from family...Matt's family visited in April and my Mom came in August

Birthdays...We celebrated Matt's Golden Birthday (26th) and my 28th

Traveling...We travelled to a few fun places

Thanksgiving...We spent Thanksgiving in our home with Matt's Grandparents

Christmas...We celebrated our 2nd Married Christmas...It was fun!

500 days of Marriage...We celebrated 500 days of marriage back in the summer

no days apart...We have been married for 2 years and haven't spent any days apart

Matt's brother graduated...December 15th

Dear friends...some got married, some got engaged, some had babies and some announced pregnancies

Health...we had a healthy year

Provision...God continued to provide for ALL of our needs

Loans...We paid $15,000+ on the student loans and we are close to paying them OFF FOR GOOD

Dreaming...We dreamed and continue to dream about the future :)

Finds at Granny's

When we visited Louisiana, we stayed at my Granny's house. She has passed away but my mom and stepdad live there now. The house is over 75 years old and my grandmother never threw anything away so there are lots of treasures. Here a just a few of the fun things I found! 

#HolidayVoxBox #Influenster

I just joined Influenster within the last couple of months. About 2 weeks ago, I got an e-mail survey for the Holiday Vox Box. I was chosen to receive and review this box and I was PUMPED for it to arrive. It showed up in my mail box on December 22nd...What a FUN early Christmas present. Here is what I received in the box. (Please forgive me for some of my pictures being oriented incorrectly. I didn't notice it until I had uploaded)

A Good QuikStyle Brush
I have used this brush everyday since I received it and I really like it! It doesn't take a huge amount of time off of drying each time but I notice at least a 30 second decrease in drying time. One downside is that it stays damp for a while so you can't really use it right after to just brush your hair because it adds moisture back to your hair but other than that I give it an A+. 

Kiss Nail Dress
I am not one to paint my nails or put anything on them so I won't use these but they look super fun! 

NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine
I really like this too and have worn it daily since receiving it. I like it because it stays on a while. Husband doesn't like it because it's a bit sticky and sticks to his lips some when he kisses me. To solve that dilemma, I just wear it to work and wear my other lip color when we go to dinner etc. :)

EBOOST
I haven't used this yet so I can't vouch for it. 

Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal
I am not a HUGE oatmeal fan but my husband really likes it so I let him try it. Here's what he said: "Pretty Good! Fresh tasting and not too sugary....Super convenient too with it being in its own cup...The fruit tastes really good too" Based on that, I get it an A+ too! 

A Coupon for $25 off a purchase of shoes from SOLE SOCIETY

Haven't used this yet either but I really like some of the shoes on their website :)

Thanks, Influenster for allowing me to review these products. You rock!

P.S. This box was mailed to me with the contents you see listed above. All opinions are my own. :)

Giveaways & Spotlights?

Hey Party People!

I have been thinking a lot recently about this little blog of ours. I love the idea of sponsors but I don't want to ask for sponsors for the blog because that's not really my thing and honestly, I don't blog enough for that either. However, during the year 2013, I want to highlight/spotlight fellow bloggers and small business/shop owners. If you are one of those, will you comment below this post and let me know. After that, I'll contact you about further details for that. :)

Also, I want to host giveaways on the blog in 2013. These giveaways will likely be items that I purchase and give away so what would you like to enter to win? Let me know in a comment below.

Have a great weekend as we prepare to celebrate Christmas!

Ornaments

I linked up with Mackey Madness for this year's ornament exchange. I was paired with Allison @ Moments Like This and here is what she sent! :)

I pretty much love all of them. I put the "M" and the bulb ornaments on our dining room tree and the snowflake on our other tree. I love it! Thanks Allison! 

 

Christmas Card 2012

I'm linking up with Faith today for the Christmas Card Carousel. Here is our card for this year. This is a picture of a picture because we didn't have a digital file of the card. We had such a fun time taking them together and making the cards. Merry Christmas!! :)

Pumpkin Patch 2012

Here are a few pictures from the Pumpkin Patch this year. We went with the Moody's. 

Things Kids Say...

We just had a great trip to see our families and we have plenty of pictures. I will blog about it all once I get the pictures from Matt. He is usually quick with them but he has a family photo shoot that he is editing and that is top priority for pictures right now! Besides, I don't have much time to blog anyway!

I wanted to drop in quick to share a few funny things that the sweet kids in our families said while we were visiting. We have two nephews on Matt's side, Luke and Kieran, and a second cousin on my side who were are claiming as our nephew named Silas. Here are my favorites from them.

Silas (after I play hit him on the nose with his little car): "My car hit me on my nose. My nose is broken" 

He is 2 by the way.

Luke and I conversing: 

Me: "Luke, did you toot?"

Luke: "Yes, I did"

Me: "Whew, it stinks"

Luke: "Breathe out"

Kieran (playing with the Nativity)

"Mary and Joseph are snuggling"

(said in his little soft voice)

Ah, melt my heart. Can't wait to post stories of our own babies and the things they say!

What's something funny the kids in our life have said? 

Photography by Matthew Morgan

My husband is an excellent photographer and recently started his own small business. He has been blessed with lots of shoots recently with some really great families. Head over to his blog to check them out if you are interested. Just click the link below!

Photography By Matthew Morgan

Scentsy Reminder

Hey Guys, 

Just wanted to remind you all that I am a Scentsy Consultant. 

Scentsy products make incredible gifts and it's not too late to order for Christmas. 

Follow this link for my website: Leslie Morgan's Scentsy Website 

My favorite scents right now are: Huckleberry Sage, Central Park Pralines and Hazelnut Latte

My favorite warmers are: Fiore and Armerina

If you have any questions, please contact me. I'd love to answer any questions that you have! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! 

P.S. Sorry for not having any pictures, blogger was acting crazy and wouldn't let me put any. :)