Listy Friday

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– I’m finding very hard to resist decorating for Christmas! Just a couple more weeks until I can go crazy! At least I can satisfy my urges with Christmas shopping. I’ve already crossed two people off of my list! Go me!

– I’m having a really hard time trying to think of something to get Kyle for Christmas. Part of my problem is that his present to me (my awesome Macbook!) is so epic that it’s going to be nearly impossible to 1-up. The other problem is that I’m not exactly rolling in the cash-money pile since I’m on maternity leave, so really, it’s kind of like he’s buying his own present, except he won’t know what it is. I have a couple ideas, but we’ll see how they pan out.

– How is it already the middle of November? I don’t even know.

– You know what the saddest moment is? When you go to have a sip of your coffee but forget that you’ve already drank it all. When you see your mug is empty, it’s the saddest thing.

– I think Isla is starting to teethe. She’s been chewing on EVERYTHING lately and she’s been super cranky come nap/bedtime, but I just don’t see anything going on in her gums. It’s kind of frustrating, but oh well.

– Our family photo session was post-poned yet AGAIN last week because of the craptastic weather we’ve been having. It’s finally going to happen next week, except instead of family photos it’s going to be an Isla-only Christmas themed in-studio session. It should be fun and will make for super cute Christmas cards to send out. Which reminds me – Want to be on my Christmas card list? You can email me your mailing address to kara[at]karaschatter[dot]com and I’ll happily send you a Christmas card!

– Have I mentioned how in love I am with my Macbook? Seriously – LOVE! No longer will my fingers be confused switching from Mac to PC when I go back to work. No longer do I have to wait a zillion hours for movies to preload before I can watch them.

– 10 years ago on Sunday, Kyle asked me to be his girlfriend and I said “Yes.” Best decision of my life :)

That’s it for today! Have a happy Friday, everyone!

Winning at Pinning v.2

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Time for another edition of Winning at Pinning!
(Pinterest version will link to the original pin)

Red velvet chocolate chip cookies

Pinterest version:

My version:

I’m pretty sure I did something wrong, because mine look like little rusty-coloured hockey pucks. And they tasted just “okay.” I was expecting something a bit more rich. Not too sure if I’ll try these ones again.

Bacon corn chowder

Pinterest version:

My version:

This soup is SOOOO good – and SO quick & easy to make too! I added about a cup or so of cheese for a little extra flavour and OMG – So good! I’ve already made it a couple more times. Definitely one to keep making for years to come!

Christmas wall art

Pinterest version:

My version:

I really, really loved this idea when I seen it! What is it? A piece of foam board wrapped in Christmassy fabric for pinning your Christmas cards to! Such a more attractive way to display them since mine usually fall from wherever I put them. I’m quite happy with the way it turned out, considering I don’t consider myself a crafty person AT ALL. Hell, I even went out (well, Kyle went out) and bought a hot glue gun!

It’s hard not to want to make ALL OF THE THINGS I find on Pinterest, especially with Christmas just around the corner! I’m sure I’ll find a few more inspirational things to try and make in the future.

What are you Pinning and Winning?

I Love Christmas

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Seriously. LOVE IT. I know … It’s not even the middle of November yet, but I’m feeling the Christmas love. Why, do you ask? Well, for one, it started snowing like mad yesterday, my neighbours have started turning their Christmas lights on at night (not that I’m going to yet, but it’s nice knowing that we won’t be the first house on the block to do so) ANNNND Kyle gave me my Christmas present super early. What is it? Well, if you don’t have me on Facebook, he bought me this:

A shiny, new Macbook Pro! OMG! Best husband ever? I think so! I’ve been whining about my computer sucking majorly lately, and I have a love of all things pretty, and well, hipsterish, so voilà!

I’m such a lucky girl :)