A Weekend Trip / Krakow, Poland

Weekend trips are probably one of my favorite things. Sure it makes for quite a bit of travel time in only two days...but the ability to enjoy a new place and get away for a bit is so worth it!

This weekend Robert and I made the 4 hour journey to Krakow, Poland. We were so excited to travel during Christmas time to such a festive place. As soon as we arrived, we knew it was one incredible city. It was beautiful and bustling with Christmas cheer around every corner!

We arrived around lunchtime on Saturday and spent the day walking around the markets and freezing our tushes off. But there was so much to see and do, we didn't mind one bit!

 

This was one of those days, that I think I will always remember. I have talked about this before, but there are certain days where each moment is so sweet, that you can't help but to be completely filled with gratefulness. Moments that you think to yourself...I will remember this forever.

There were so many sweet times like this on Saturday. An afternoon spent in a beautiful church filled with the majestic sound of a foreign choir, a dinner filled with the sweetest conversation over spaghetti and wine and the laugh so hard your stomach hurts laughs while ice skating under the moonlight....these are times with my husband that I pray I never forget.

 Let me tell you, this hunk has got MOVES!

Sunday morning we left bright and early to make our way to a highly anticipated tour. This day, we visited Auschwitz Concentration camp. We made our way about an hour out of town and then, for next three hours, we toured, walked and were filled with an abundant amount of information. It was an intense, humbling heart breaking and an incredibly educational experience.

After out tour we were able explore back in Krakow and enjoy a light-hearted evening before we headed home.

 cinnamon-sugar warm and gooey goodness....so glad we were reunited.

Krakow, you are so beautiful and so festive. Thank you for the sweetest time!

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Christmas Gifts / Under $100

It is December which means...I can talk Christmas all I want! Christmas movies, Christmas music, Christmas cookies, the list is never ending! And we cannot forget Christmas gifts...tis the season for giving!

The next couple of weeks I know people get into turbo mode, finishing up Christmas shopping for all those loved ones in their life. So today I am linking up and sharing some ahh-mazing Christmas gifts for under $100!

Monogrammed Travel Bag / Comes in boy and girl colors. Use code THANKS for 20% off!

Monogrammed Blanket / I am a big blanket person and think it is a great gift to give, especially when you can personalize it! 

Sign / This shop has so many beautiful signs and would make the perfect gift. It adds some beauty and inspiration to anyone's home!

Canvas Print / This is such a personal gift and one that I think would bring so much joy to the recipient. Choose one of their favorite family pictures to use or other possibilities? Surprise grandparents with a picture of all the grand kids or surprise your parents with a picture of all their kids. Such a special gift!

Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Maker / This is a great family gift. And ice cream?? Enough said.

Ugg Slippers / What is better than something incredibly comfy?? I think nothing! The slippers come in men and women.

Nook / I really have enjoyed my ereader, it is so nice to have so many books in one place, which is much needed when traveling as well. This is a great gift for the reader in your family.

During this holiday season, I plan to fully enjoy all the hoopla and fun! Movies, music, Christmas trees, hot coco, gift giving...yes, please. But most importantly, I am so thankful for the birth of my savior and the hope He brings.  This season is full of so much joy and love, because of Him. I am just so grateful! This is such a joyful time...I love it!

Now get to shopping and get some of these fun gifts for those loved ones in your life!

Merry Christmas "time" friends!!

The Weekend / Thanksgiving 2014

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving around here. We ate way too much, enjoyed time with friends, facetimed with family and just soaked in the day. It was great!

This was my first time hosting Thanksgiving and making the meal all by myself. I cannot tell you how relieved I was that it all turned out edible! That deserves a round of applause. Here are the recipes I used and I would recommend each one... Dressing, Macaroni and Cheese, Mashed Potato Casserole (my favorite!), Roast Chicken, Green Bean Casserole (recipe to come!), Apple Crisp and Sour Cream Pound Cake with Cinnamon Glaze. We even squeezed in the parade (a must) and ended the night with some board games.

 My chicken...and no fire this time!

A huge plate of leftovers one day...leftovers are just the greatest.

The rest of the weekend was pretty relaxing and restful. Saturday, Robert had a game and he played so, so well. I am so very proud of that man. After the game we enjoyed dinner with friends at a cozy and delicious Italian restaurant.

 Photo cred: Miejski Klub Sportowy

Sunday we relaxed all day and stayed inside...it is cold, cold here! And we got hooked on the Amazing Race. Such a good show! Robert and I are determined we will be contestants one day:)

 Our view when we woke up Sunday morning.

Now it is time to fully get in the Christmas spirit, as if I wasn't enough already. I think tonight is the night to snuggle by the tree and watch Christmas Vacation, possibly my favorite!

How was your weekend?? And what Christmas movies are on your list?? I would love to know!
 
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