As you know, I collect ornaments...so I was really excited to put up my 5 new ornaments this year. I'm still really bummed I didn't pick ornaments up when I was in Knoxville or Louisville this year. :(
Our "Charlie Brown Tree." It cost about $25 at Wal-Mart 4 years ago. It comes in three parts and assembly can be done in less than 2 seconds. I found that bow in our closet and just tacked it up there for the time being.
We are BIG Gamecock fans I tell you. This was the wreath we've been using for the last 3 years and sadly, it's seen better days. So I decided to NOT display it on the door and instead put it below a Gamecock print and above Santa's doorway.
And here is my Christmas wreath I made this year. I realize that the green bow is a little bright, but I don't care. If you want to make your own custom wreath, you can read this post and find out how! :)

Have you got all your holiday decorations up, blog buddies?

loves,

sweetbef

loves,

sweetbef

UPDATE:

WE WON! 29-7! For the first time in 40 years, we beat our biggest rival two years in a row! What...an accomplishment! So proud to be a Gamecock this year. Next Saturday, we take on the Auburn Tigers to fight for the SEC Championship! First time in history we've ever competed for this title.

1. I think Family Stickers are ridiculous...and since I'm absolutely positively single I thought this card would be fun.
2. 2010 was the year of Betty White. Nuff said.
3. My Michael Jackson card from last year was the inspiration for this card. Sadly, it was at the expense of the late Gary Coleman.

Luckily, I was able to order some neatly priced MikWright holiday cards which are humorous, but not near as glorious as these above cards.

loves,

sweetbef

{via}

• Wreath
• Ball Ornaments of your choice
• Large Bow of your choice
• Pipe Cleaners
  

• Put a pipe cleaner through the top loop of the ball (where the hook would normally go)
  

• Tie it securely to the back of the wreath. If your wreath has a round metal frame I would tie it on that.
  

• Repeat steps 1 and 2...leaving space at the bottom for your bow.
  

And there you have it! A pretty new wreath.

Total cost (after 50% discount on everything): $10.32

I think i'm going to take another trip to Hob Lob tonight and get some more ornanments to spruce it up.

The fun part is you can change it up each year with new ornaments and bows.

loves,

sweetbef

{one}

what time do you normally wake up?
Well, my alarm clock is set for 6:30. Then the second alarm is set for 6:45. But I usually don't talk myself outta bed until like 7:15. I'll watch The Today Show for a little while and MUST be outta bed by 7:30 in order to make to to work by 8:30.

{two}

do you have a go-to song for karaoke?
I don't have a "go to" song for karaoke, but I love to sing it...after some totties have been consumed of course. The last song I did on karaoke was "Hey Lover" by LL Cool J & Boyz II Men. I know all the words by heart.

But I've been really wanting to tackle "Shawty Swing My Way" by KP and Envi.

{three}

if you could only see black and white except for one color, what color would you choose to see?
I don't have a favorite color...but I think I would like to see blue. The blue sky and blue crystal water is so pretty.

{four}

what color best matches your personality?
Pink. I would say Red since it's my hair color, but I hate that color. So i'll go with Pink. It's sorta Red, but it's a happier color and I'm a pretty happy person...most of the time.

{five}

if you could choose one meal to cook better than anyone else, what would it be?
Oh gosh I don't know. I don't cook. The last thing I cooked was Taco Soup and I thought it was pretty delish.

{six}

how many keys do you have on your key ring?
I literally had to count. But's it's 7 keys. 2 for work, 1 for apt, 1 for car, 2 for Mom's, and one unknown.

{seven}

do you give your pets birthday/christmas gifts?
Seeing has I don't have any pets, this question cannot be answered. Sorry folks.

{eight}

when your plate has different foods on it, do you mix or not?
I don't intentionally mix, but if the rice gets in with the mashed potatoes, or the corn with the peas, I don't mind.

{nine}

if you could hire someone to do one thing for you all the time, what would it be?
One thing? Really? It's a toss up between folding laundry or grocery shopping. I despise folding my laundry. The washing/drying I can do...but once they are done they usually sit in a pile on my floor for a few days until I get up the urge. And the grocery shopping is so tedious. I shop at the Wal-Mart grocery and it's always packed.

{ten}

when flying, do you prefer the window or aisle seat?
Window. I love to look out the window and see everything from a bird's eye view. I can remember seeing the Eiffel Tower flying into Paris and the Grand Canyon flying to Vegas. And I don't ever have to use the restroom on a flight (no matter how long) so I'm not constantly having to push my way through someone else to use it.

loves,

sweetbef

p.s. I PROMISE i'm working on a weekend recap. :) hang tight.

Rules

If you're not following any of these stylish blog ladies, you should be!

loves,

sweetbef

She lives in Myrtle Beach, which is about a 4 hour drive from Greenville, SC, but I hope we can meet up and hang out again very soon!

loves,

sweetbef

All my friends are like my family. And I am so grateful that the majority of my friends I've known since I was a wee-one and we are still great friends to this day. It's such a blessing to have friends that you've known for years and years and you're able to still keep in touch. Some people aren't as lucky.

loves,

sweetbef

What annoys you? When people don't know the difference between Your and You're or Too and To, closed minded people, traffic, gum/food smackers. Do you have any allergies? Annoying people.

B

When is your birthday? June 26th

Who is your best friend? I have several besties.

C

What’s your favorite candy? Reese's Cups and Dark Chocolate

When was the last time you cried? It's been a while.

Have you been out of the country? Canada and Paris

D

Do you daydream? Occasionally.

What’s your favorite kind of dog? Dogs that are small, don't bark, don't smell, and don't lick your face. Do those exist?

E

How do you like your eggs? Not on my plate. Gross!

What’s the easiest thing to do? Eat. Sleep. Watch TV. Facestalk.

F

What’s one thing you love about your family? They are funny people.

G

Are you a giver or a taker? I like to give the most, but I'll take just as easily.

Do you like gummie candies? Yes. I can and have eaten a bag of gum drops for dinner (more than once).

H

How are you? Medication helps.

What’s your height? 5’4ish

What’s your hair color? RED.

I

Favorite ice cream? Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake

Have you ever ice-skated? The first and last time was when I was 9.

J

Do you wear nice jewerly? I don't have much nice jewelry except my college ring and my monogram necklace which I do wear usually once a week if it suits the outfit. :)

Do you tell jokes? I don't really tell jokes, but I've been told i'm pretty funny.

K

Do you want to have kids? Yes. But I would like to find a husband first and spend some time alone with him before we have kids.Where did you have kindergarten? Due West Elementary

L

Are you laid back? 85% of the time.

When’s the last time you sent a hand-written letter? Yesterday...I sent a Thank You Note. Does that count?

M

Do you like mangos? Never tried them.

Do you still watch Disney movies? Yes...I love them! I even watch The Disney Channel on occasion.

N

Do you have a nickname? Sweetbef, Poo, Monk, Lizzy Jean, LJ, Bizzle

What’s your favorite number? 24

O

Are you an only child? Yes (I have one younger stepsister...but I'm still my mom and daddy's only baby girl).

Do you like the color orange? Gross.

P

Do you think you are pretty? I could use some work.

Do you play any instruments? Piano...kinda. I wish I could play the drums. Drummers are hot.

Q

Are you quick to judge people? I try not to, but if you're wearing jorts, with a FUPA, and socks with sandals and a mullet...it's hard not to pass a LITTLE judgement. ;)

R

Do you think you are always right? I am always right.

Do you watch reality TV? Does a bear sh*t in the woods? That's practically ALL I watch.

S

Are you a social person? In most situations.

What states have you lived in? 2, Louisiana and South Carolina

What’s your favorite season? Spring and Football

T

What time did you wake up? 6:30 AM

When did you last sleep in a tent? I believe I was 16.

Do you like tomatoes? No. I don't like any type of veggie.

U

Do you listen to Usher? YES! He's one of my faves. I still have his very first CD in my car that gets played from time to time. And I hope to see him in concert in December (for the 2nd time)...he's AWESOME in concert. I highly recommend.

Do you have an umbrella in your car? It's in my purse. There is also one in my trunk.

V

What’s your next vacation planned? Chicago. April 2011.

What’s the worst veggie? All of them.

W

Have you ever wakeboarded? No.

Do you wish on stars? Never. I say a prayer or ask Santa.

X

Have you ever had an x-ray? Unless you count at the dentist.

Have you watched the X-games? Skateboarding is kind of boring to me.

Y

Do you like the color yellow? Yes...it's a happy color.

What year were you born? 1983.

Z

Do you believe in the Zodiac? Not seriously. But I can be a bit crabby.

And I get to celebrate my zodiac with these two lovely gals.
Have you been to the zoo? I love the zoo.

Has your bank account been to zero? Not since I've been out of college. *Knock on Wood*

loves,

sweetbef