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Saturday, December 31

Thank You, 2011

Dear 2011,
You were quite a year with your crazy downs and your crazy ups.  As a person I experienced so much this year, and I am so thankful for it all.  I'm counting you as another notch on my character-building belt as I say goodbye and move on to 2012.  (<--with full force) 

Stay classy, 2011.  xoxo Katie

Happy New Year, friends!

Thursday, December 29

Christmas With the Sheltons

We had such a wonderful Christmas!  We do every year, though, so it's no surprise to us.  Gift giving is a big deal in this house, and we all spend hours and hours picking the perfect gifts for each other.  Seeing the excitement and love on my sweet family members' faces just makes it for me.  Here's a peek at our Christmas (and baby Poe's very first Christmas):

Poesy was NOT ready to wake up.  Sister said it was time, though!  ;)
Favorite stocking prize?  Banana.  Hands down.
Santa loved the cookies so much he had to leave a note!
Hope made her daddy a very special present this year.  He was absolutely touched.
Mommy was sneaky and got a few EXTRA presents this year!  Socker Boppers for Johnny and Hope:
And matching vintage Izod sweaters because I just couldn't help myself:
For being such a good boy, Johnny got a special book of our family:
Katie got the vintage hat she was wishing for:
And Hope got:
A TRIP TO DISNEY WORLD!!!
Poesy got lots of fun things, but was only interested in Sister's new 
Lalaloopy baby.
After presents we had Christmas pancakes, and then Poe and mama both had a long nap.  That night we dressed in our Christmas pretties.  This is the only picture that exists as proof that we were ever dressed that day:
As you can see, Poesy had already shed her pretty dress.  ;)
Annnndddddd, even though you didn't ask, here are a few more tidbits from our day:
(Hope and I made all new stockings for our family this year.)
The only not-so-great thing that happened on Christmas was that my brother smashed into my car while backing up.  I know he felt horrible, but I hope he at least learned a lesson-- don't stomp on the gas pedal while you are backing up, little brother!
I hope your holiday was perfection (minus one or two things) as well!  ;)  
xoxo Katie

Wednesday, December 28

Double Giveaway!

I'm excited about this giveaway because we have TWO prizes for ONE winner!  First up, here is a lovely dress from my even lovelier sponsor MarMar Vintage:

Bust: 17 inches
Waist: 14 inches ( unstretched)
Hips: 22 1/2 inches
Length: 42 inches
You can find Maria's shop here and blog here!

Next we have Casey Wiegand.  You may already know her from her wonderful blog, but for those of you who don't, Casey is a freelance artist, wife, and mama.  She owns an art studio for kids in Dallas, does blog design, and has art in various galleries. 

Casey is offering $100 credit towards anything she does!  It can be used for blog design or it can be used in her shop

To win both of these prizes, just leave a comment stating what you are looking forward to in the new year!  Be sure to include a way to be contacted if you win.
You can also tweet about this giveaway for an additional entry with:
"There is a double giveaway from @CaseyWiegand and @marmarvintage on the @skunkboy blog! http://tinyurl.com/83le5ab"

Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  The winner will be drawn on Monday, January 2nd (2012!).  Good luck!!  xoxo Katie

Monday, December 26

Music Monday: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

Happy Monday!


Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

Also, if you celebrated Christmas I hope it was an amazing one for you!



























 xoxo Katie