5 on Friday!

well. no cool fun theme today...i think I have writers block. I blame it on my lack of sleep...and sinuses! So, today, we are hitting the random trail again for our 5 on Friday, with a little fun thrown in there along the way:)

1. I am so excited for this month on the blog. It's the end of the year and time for the annual Top Ten fave pics of the year. This year we are going to do several contests and versions so stay tuned!!!

2. My last wedding and session of the year is tomorrow! The next week or two I'll be finishing all the orders in time for Christmas and then its on to January when the month of Organization kicks in!!

3. Oh, I think I mentioned this in passing. But, Brad and I won a trip to Vegas!! Its for 4 days, all inclusive. I am super excited! We leave next week after my birthday! It will be my first time to be able to play around with my camera all by myself (well...with Brad but you know what I mean...) and get creative with land/hardscapes. We rented a car for a day to go driving and hiking with a little rock climbing maybe in the works for Brad in the Red Rock Canyon...so I'm excited of the picture possibilities!! I'm bringing my trusty mac to work on orders so hopefully will have wifi and be able to post pics along the way. And yes, it will be Beans' first time away from the 'rents, she's staying with the nana and pops...I'm sure I will have withdrawal!

4. Some recommendations: -go see four christmases (hilarious!), -go take a walk downtown at night to check out the lights (beautiful!), -don't go to Target with the intent of browsing in the toy area and picking up a few things all while remaining sane(busy!) -put on your hat and gloves before you go outside today! (brrrr!) -give a thank you to your stove today...you don't realize how much it helps you out on a day to day basis (still without a stove!)

5. and what would be a day without a pic or video? Here is a video on another idea for Advent Conspiracy. A way you can impact the world and give presence in the midst of this holiday season. This company is remarkable and was founded on the idea of giving back. Plus they are super cool...I'm pretty much in love with the tiny Toms and think Beans needs a pair:)