Santa

So before my home became inhabitable and my parents whisked my kids away to New Jersey we had breakfast with Santa at our church.  Colt was in awe.  Coop wasn't so sure about the whole thing.

Scoping Out the Big Guy

My big boy was so happy to see Santa!
He asked for Rescue Bots and Jake and the Pirates.
Oh and cars and choo-choos of course!

While Colten was perfecting his angelic pose to ensure placement on the Nice List,
Cooper was checking out Santa suspiciously.
Three seconds later Cooper burst into tears.

I think this is the first Christmas that Colten really gets it and it is so exciting to watch.  It's hard to believe that one day he'll outgrow Santa, but when he does, I found this unbelievably sweet note on Pinterest from parents to their child when he questioned whether or not Santa is real.

Are you crying yet?  Because I am.

I love this.  Definitely keeping this for the future, but hope my adorable little boys believe in Santa forever.  They grow up way too fast!

Hope you're on the nice list this year,

xoxo

Jenny

Cyber Santa

Last Christmas
Mego Prego with Rocking Rudolph on My Baby Bump

Let's face it.  I LOOOOOVE Christmas.  I'm also a SAHM of two.  The older of which has apraxia and an intense therapy schedule.  I volunteer.  I work from home  write/edit/consult/blog/empire build while children nap/watch tv.  I cook.  I clean.  I feed.  I chauffeur.  I referee.  Etcetera. Ad Nauseum.  I don't have the luxury of going Christmas Shopping.  With no family nearby, shopping would require a sitter, which only adds to the already astronomical bill.  (I have to buy 22 presents this year!)  I certainly can't bring the beasties with me.  What am I going to do?  Let my 3.5 year old watch me buy him toys only to wrap them and say they're from Santa?  Not. Going. To.  Fly.

Thankfully Al Gore created the internet so that we can all shop from the comfort of our own homes.  This year might be the first time I do ALL of my shopping online.

I finished shopping for my boys on Monday.  With Cyber Monday sales, and ebates offering double cash back, I saved a ton and didn't pay for shipping!  Thank you Amazon!

I'd love to say I'm the girl who bakes everyone treats from scratch and gives them as gifts on plates that I hand-painted and then gift-wrapped in home-made wrapping paper and gift tags. I am not that girl.  Not.  Even.  Close.  Thanks to etsy, I can give handmade gifts that I don't actually have to make with my hands.  (I have craft anxiety, but that's another story for another day).

From Talk Crafty to Me - Get all the details here.

How do you do your holiday shopping?  Are you a Black Friday Warrior?  A Cyber Santa like myself?  A Christmas Eve Mall Dasher?  A Crafter/Baker/Pinterester?  Please share you holiday shopping secrets!

xoxo

Jenny

Letters to Santa

Dear Santa,

Colten decided he would take it easy on you this year.  Along with the help of his mommy he has created an amazon wish list for your convenience.  He thought you might be shopping online this year to avoid the crowds.  I tried to explain that elves make your toys, but he insisted you shop at the mall.  Kids these days!

Here is the link to his "wants" - let me warn you that they are quite extensive - just keep in mind that he is pretty cute and his mommy is part of amazon's affiliate program.  I tried to get him to scale it back, but he insisted you have "lots of money...lots."

Well, without further ado, Colten's Christmas List 2012

Here's to hoping he's on the nice list,

xoxo

Colten's mommy

PS- While people are putting in their requests.  I would love a love a live in nanny, personal chef, house keeper, and personal trainer.  If that's too much I'll settle for Botox and laser hair removal.  I've been extra good this year.  Thanks so much.  Love ya.  Mean it.  xoxo  Jenny

PSS- Or you can just get me these Coach sunglasses:

Thanks!  Merry Christmas!

Bring on the Bling

I need a fabulous holiday party invite or New Years Eve plans stat.

I mean where else could I wear these shoes?

I need them in my life!  Therefore I need someplace fabulous to wear them.

I'm all about glitter these days.  Every time I'm out shopping I'm drawn to festive, sparkly pieces.

Check out these other fabulous items I'm salivating over this holiday season:

Holiday Party Wish List by jennysanzo featuring chanel bags

Flutter dress
anthropologie.com

Mango velvet cocktail dress
mango.com

Lanvin dress
marissacollections.com

J Crew sequin shirt
jcrew.com

J Crew j crew sweater
jcrew.com

Mango leather jacket
$300 - mango.com

J Brand skinny stretch pants
net-a-porter.com

H&M high heel shoes
$48 - hm.com

Giuseppe Zanotti platform boots
net-a-porter.com

Chanel bag
malleries.com

Jimmy Choo silver wallet
shirise.com

Chanel
bagborroworsteal.com

Long stud earrings
windsorstore.com

Stella Dot green bracelet
stelladot.com

Now if only I could win the lottery...

May all of your holiday dreams come true.

Let's pray that Santa is real and that he is loaded. ;)

xoxo

Jenny