Shopping, Snow and Staycation

It's hard to believe it's almost Christmas! 
I've got most of my shopping done and wrapped. (So I will not be tempted to give it away early, lol) and just need a few little things for stocking stuffers. My list isn't that long so it will be a breeze, fingers crossed.

We went to the Dollar Store today and looked around for those stocking stuffers.

Hmmmm...I didn't find any.

I also spoke to my family in Texas today and told them I was not coming for the holidays.  So Monday I will start mailing gifts to them. ​ Well, I will mail some, Amazon will take care of the rest, thankfully.

My brother called to discuss Christmas and tell me about the freak snowstorm they had this week. It usually snows in south/central Texas once every 10-15 years and turns into ice, a big mess and lots of traffic accidents! And people freak out. (See the news story here) But, fortunately this time it was just pleasant snow for about 24 hours and then was warm again.  It does make it seem more like Christmas.

(Texas snow.)

We also went to the market to stock up on fruit and veggies today. I hate seeing advertsing on fruit...#PetPeeve

It has been snowing here in New Mexico off and on all around us. But mostly it has just been cold, but it is winter after all.  We have a short day trip to Santa Fe planed for next month, so we should have really nice snow pictures then! 

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So much stuff, so little actual food. SMH

Behold real food...are at least a real cookie!

The bananas went into these vegan flourless cookies. I think I have finally found the holy grail of oatmeal cookies. These cookies were amazing! Let me bake one more batch and then I will post pictures and the full recipe. 

I also picked these up for my son to try. He devoured them! Random-I know, but if you have a picky guest, pick up a bag.

 I am glad to say I will not be having any guest or be running around the country like a crazy person this year. A staycation seemed like the thing to do originally because I had so much work to do, but I actually am caught up now, thanks to an amazing new admin and extra help! #WIN!

 So we could go to Texas..but the more I thought about it, the more I knew sticking with the original plan was the right thing to do. I'm so excited about taking time off from work and just staying home and not having any commitments.  It may sound lame, but after the busy ass year I've had it sounds like heaven to me. 

Okay, I'm off for my morning walk and then to work.

See you at the airport!