Connor’s New Big Boy Bed

I think he likes it.  Or at least jumping on it.  Which we are trying to put a halt on that one!
We got it from Pottery Barn Kids.  It was on sale and free shipping over Thanksgiving weekend. 
I also won a $500 Pottery Barn Kids gift card from a Facebook Halloween Costume Contest!!!!
I was in total shock and so excited!!!!
Alas, we bought the bed.  Now we have this gift card.  I could totally spend it no problem….but if you’d like it we are trying to sell it for $450 to re-coup at least what we spent on the bed.  It’s also good at Pottery Barn & Williams Sonoma.  If you’d like to enquire email me at beckylbranch@gmail.com
Here are a few pictures of my big boy in his big bed 🙂

 He did really well sleeping in it!

 

Hope that continues…..

 

Also- Cheryl is hosting Elf on the Shelf link up for our Jingle Bell Rock Blog Hop! 

 

So head on over to her blog and enter to win some fab prizes!

 

The Java Mama’s Favorite Things {3}

 

You all know I am obsessed with taking photos.  Well, of course I love all my pictures…but I ran into a problem awhile back.  I was running out of storage! 

I got the Picture Keeper and now all my pictures are safely and neatly stored on this easy to use flash drive.

I don’t have to worry about losing all my precious memories.  If I ever need a copy of a particular photo all I have to do is plug the Picture Keeper in for easy access to all my pictures.  I think this is a great device that so many of you will love.  I know lots of you like to take photos as well!

I’ve blogged about it before HERE.

Enter to win a Picture Keeper PK4 flash drive using the Rafflecopter below:

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Picture Keeper also has an affiliate program where you can receive 20% commission. Details can be found at http://www.picturekeeper.com/affiliates

Jingle Bell Rock Blog Hop {Christmas Cards}

It’s day one of the Jingle Bell Rock Blog Hop!!!  Woohoo!!!  Lets get this Christmas season started.  We have lots of fun link-ups and giveaways in store for ya’ll! 
Today we are linking up our Christmas cards.  I haven’t mailed mine out to everyone on my list, so if you have yet to received one then hide your eyes!
I like to display mine in this little wire holder on the counter.  Hopefully this will be filled by the end of the month. We’ve received a couple of cards so far.  I just love opening our mailbox every day and seeing what is in store! 
Here is our 2012 Christmas card.
I created it on Shutterfly.  It was easy and FAST!
And……we are giving away
2- $100 Shutterfly gift certificates
 to two entrants of this link-up. 
I’ll choose two entries on Friday, Dec. 7th.
So link up with us and let’s get our jingle jangle on with this blog hop!!!
Merry Christmas!!!!
More prizes to come…

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Lights, Camera, Action!

We have lights!
 
Tonight we did something I thought would NEVER happen…we got Christmas lights!  I just love the wreath above the driveway.  We ordered it from Balsam Hill online.  It came in great and it’s really big….here is Terence “fluffing” it 🙂
 
I have been begging for Christmas lights for the past three years and I get so excited around the holidays.  We found a really nice guy who was putting them up down the street and he came and did our house too.  He was very reasonably priced and he bought the lights, hung the wreath, and everything!
Last night I was playing with “bokeh” on the Christmas tree.
 
I Heart Faces had a great tutorial here and I had fun playing with the camera!
 

 

Come on cold weather come our way!

 

I don’t know how I’m going to deal with an 80 degree Christmas here in Texas! UGH.

 

Oh!

 

The winner of the Starbucks contest via Random.org was Katie from Once Upon a Dime!

Yay Katie!!!! I’ll email ya!

 

Santa Visit 2012 {Santa Pictures Link Up}

Connor did so good when we saw Santa last night!  He walked up really slowly to see him and then gave him a hug.  The only thing he asked for was candy! ha ha!  Kid has a serious sweet tooth like his Mama.

I really hyped up going before we went and told him how fun it was and that Santa gives presents and candy and so he was excited before we got there….just try to hype your kiddos up before the visit so they won’t be so scared 🙂  (Also a pixie stick doesn’t hurt either) ha! Just kidding…kinda……

My boy is growing up way too fast!!!
My heart.  Thank you God for this child.  I am so blessed to be his Mama.

Someone needs to do a Santa pictures Link Up…anyone…anyone???
I love to see everyone’s Santa pictures and especially the crying and hysterical ones!
Okay I’m starting a link up!
ENTER YOUR SANTA PICTURES BELOW:
(Can’t wait to see all your kiddos!)

Jingle Bell Rock Blog Hop

 

 

Join us next Monday for Jingle Bell Rock Blog Hop!


 

We have some fabulous (I mean seriously FAB prizes up for grabs) and we’ll be showcasing some Christmas link-ups on some of your favorite topics.  Everyone join us in linking up!
 
The schedule is above.
 
Each day come back and link up with us, we’d love to see/hear your ideas too!
 
HOSTS:

 

The Java Mama’s Favorite Things {2}

If you haven’t already got your holiday shopping going on then you better get that party started!
One of my favorite things to give….and get is anything from 31 Gifts.
I love my purse I got last year, it was perfect for traveling all over Europe with.
It was cute and stylish and the perfect purse to travel with.
I also have a makeup bag I just love from 31 Gifts.
In December, for every $31 spent get a “holi–buy” for only $5!


{$5 “holi-buy” items include: Mini Utility Bin, Thermal Tote, Cinch Sac, Timeless Wristlet or Timeless Beauty Bag}

 


ENTER TO WIN:

My good friend Michelle is an awesome

 Thirty-One hostess and is offering one of you a $25 gift certificate!  Go check out her site here!

Check out my party here, and if you’d like to order go right ahead!!!

 Thank you so much Michelle!

Remember to leave a comment telling me what your favorite thing from Thirty-One Gifts is to be eligible for the gift certificate!  I’ll choose a winner on Monday, Dec 3rd.