Merriest of Christmases!

Christmas is just about he happiest day of the year. But it wears me out! And it's already 30 past midnight. And I've been forgetting to take my medication for the past...eh... week? Thus, Allie is tired. Thankfully my family opts for pajamas over dress shirts for most holidays. In fact, we all received new pajamas this year and my mom demanded that we wear them for dinner and the rest of the evening!

In addition to the PJs... Santa brought me one of the best Christmas presents ever this year. It's a new Canon Ultrasonic 50mm lens. But rather than simply describing its beauty, I think I'll give you some cold, hard evidence. Some of my favorite photos from today:

(She was SO surprised!)

(A little Blurry, i know. But I don't mind. He just looks so happy!)

(I mostly like this one just because Linda looks so candid and so beautiful. One of the most photogenic people I've ever met.)

(I mean... I know I don't even have to say why this one is so wonderful. But okay. I will. My cat is the cutest in the world. And Evan isn't so bad either.)

[(Note: this one was not taken with the new lens. The new lens is fixed- i.e. cannot zoom- and there simply was not an ideal location for a timer photo with the fixed lens.) The lighting wasn't ideal on this one. But my family was running low on patience. Didn't give me too much time to adjust. Hey, I never said I was a pro.]

Anyway. I hope you were lucky enough to have a Christmas filled with as much love, food, family, PAJAMAS and yes, presents, as mine. Also, do me a favor and join me in crossing your fingers for some snow. Yes I know many of you look at snow and feel nothing but contempt for the cold, wet, slushy mess. But you're living in Michigan. Snow is bound to happen. Bask in the beauty of it during the very few months when it's around! If it's not your thing... maybe curling up next to a fire with a book, movie, some yarn and knitting needles or some red wine is. The point is: there are few things in this world more magical than snow. 

**In fact, I learned in an introductory physics class a couple

of years ago that there is a reason why things tend to 

seem a bit more serene when it snows. And that reason 

is because snow flakes actually disturb sound waves in 

a small way. The thicker the snowfall, the quieter 

your surroundings.**

Neat, eh?

Merry Christmas!

I'm a Miserable Blogger!

Ugh. It's a bit ridiculous how long it has been since I have posted! I may have to instate some sort of schedule for this thing to ensure I actually update it.

The past couple of months have been pretty wonderful. I love the change of seasons and winter has finally arrived. When I think winter, I first think SNOW and secondly, HOCKEY.

All three of my brothers were practically born with hockey sticks in their hands. My dad has played and/or coached all his life. My mom even played a couple of seasons back when I was really young. I was the family freak... never playing but alllllways watching. Damn near half of my childhood memories are from the local hockey rink. I saw so many games that by the time I was old enough to stay home alone, I ditched the rinks. Now I so rarely get the opportunity to see any of my brothers play hockey that I jump at the chance. Luckily, I have been able to see Evan and Derek play at Michigan State a few times lately! My mom snapped this photo of us with Zak after Derek's awesome SHUT OUT game :)

Other than hockey, I've been buying christmas gifts. Holy moly. I've spent far more on Christmas this year than any other year. When I see something that makes me think of a friend, it's so hard not to buy, buy, buy!

Whogivesashit Alert! In random news, I was heading to bed one night recently and looked over to my fresh glass of ice water (a nightly ritual) and thought my ice cubes looked so strange they were picture worthy.

In very recent news... I got my hair done!

Mind you, these photos were taken after my hair was up in a ponytail at work all night. Not too shabby, eh?

I got it done with hair stylist/colorist and salon owner Michelle at The Hair Co. on 28th Street in Cascade. She rocks. Call her. Schedule an appointment. Now. 

And in the MOST EXCITING NEWS!!!! I have recently completed two knitting projects! For the first one, I got a fire under my butt because I worked a craft fair kinda thing at work recently. There was a woman selling adorable knitted headbands. I considered buying one until I reminded myself, 'hey, I could probably make something like this!' So that's what I did. 

Then I finished the scarf I've been working on for a week. 

(Oops! Forgot the self-timer!)

Alright. It is now time for me to enjoy this rare night of getting off work early. I shall start with making myself some dinner, sipping on a glass of wine, and watching the new episode of Top Chef: All-Stars!