It's Beginninng to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Well the holidays are most certainly upon us, and I am already officially turkeyed out. We've had turkey dinner, turkey sandwiches, turkey salad and turkey soup, all of which have been extremely delicious and prepared with care by my wonderful fiance. However, I've been wondering why I've been sleeping an extra two hours a night, and I think I might finally have my answer-TURKEY!
Last year was a difficult holiday season for us,as I was out of work and on a very strict budget. This year I am really looking forward to doing all the things we missed out on in 2009. First things first, we are hanging lights on the house, and white icicle lights at that! Last year we couldn't afford elevated electric bills,let alone gifts for each other. I am so excited to be engaged this holiday season and be able to buy my honey some great gifts. I started with an absolutely beautiful Christmas ornament, a big bejeweled "K", since we will be celebrating all Christmases after this one as the Kelseys!!!
Can you tell I'm excited? I'm also really looking forward to celebrating with friends, starting with a tree decorating party tomorrow, complete with holiday music and lots of Bailey's. We all know Christmas isn't Christmas without Bailey's, especially if you're a part of my family....
Something else to look forward to is a stroll down Peacock Lane with our good friends next week. In the 9 years I've lived in Portland I've never seen Peacock Lane, but have heard it is an absolutely magnificent display of lights nestled in one of Southeast Portland's most charming neighborhoods. I can't wait to get all bundled up and fill my coffee mug with Bailey's! Maybe I'll even wear my festive holiday vest...
There is so much more to look forward to this holiday season and to be thankful for. Just being able to walk is high up on my list (oh and being able to hit the gym to work off all the turkey and Bailey's). It is early in December so I'm sure a few more holiday posts will be on the way. In fact, this Thursday the Portland Christmas Ships will hit the Riverplace Marina sending diners at a certain waterfront restaurant into an absolutely ridiculous frenzy. Stay tuned for more on that and check out the link under "Portland Places" if you want to learn more about Peacock Lane.