Y’all this week has been so busy, but in the best way!  Tuesday, I played BINGO at my local Whole Foods with my friend Brigitte.  The BINGO is free, but you have to pay for any food or booze.  

Wednesday was my birthday – the big 33; I met Mama J half-way between Georgetown (where she lives) & The Woodlands (where I live), in a cute little town called Brenham.  That’s where Bluebell Ice Cream is made!  They have a super cute historic downtown square with cafes, shops, & the works.  We had lunch at a cafe called the Funky Art Cafe.  I had a very funky club sandwich – it had grated cheddar cheese, y’all.  Tell me how this makes sense?!?!  On my way back home, I stopped in Chappell Hill at a store called True Blue Home – I love this store so much & one of my favorite designers, Holly Mathis, helped setup this shop.

Once back in The Woodlands, I had dinner with my sweet friends Amy & Maureen – they spoiled me majorly!  We went to a local staple – Republic Grille.  I had an awesome meal of  chicken with goat cheese & sun dried tomatoes with a  lemon cream sauce.   Good company, good food, & good wine!

As per usual, I dug into the mashed potatoes before taking a picture.  It was so, so good – I couldn’t wait!

Yesterday (Thursday), we had our work holiday party at Texas de Brazil in City Centre.  The Cabernet was awesome!!!  However, I cannot eat this way easily.  This is the type of place where you get your sides form a buffet, & they bring meat to you & cut your piece table side.  The food is fantastic, but it is so rushed.  I can’t eat like that.  I take my time, & graze more often than not.  Never the less, the party was fun – Ugly Sweater is always an easy theme.  The after party, at Yard House, was more casual.  I tried my first Snake Bite – so delicious!  Guinness & Angry Orchard Cider!

This weekend I’ll be babysitting, house, sitting, & dog sitting – with a couple brunches thrown into the mix. 🙂

Anyways – on to the real reason you’re reading this blog post, my 6th playlist of the season!  Listen here: Fa La La La-lidays

Thank God It’s Christmas – Queen

Deck the Halls Boogie! – Asleep At The Wheel

White Winter Hymnal – Kina Grannis

It Must Be Christmas – Chris Young

I Never Knew The Meaning Of Christmas – *NSYNC

Present Without A Bow – Kacey Musgraves & Leon Bridges

The Holly and the Ivy – Little Elves Choir

Feels Like Christmas – Straight No Chaser with Jana Kramer

Song for a Winter’s Night – Sarah McLachlan

Driving Home For Christmas – Chris Rea

Lonely This Christmas – Mud

At Christmas – Kylie Minogue

Deck The Halls – R.E.M.

I Only Want You for Christmas – Alan Jackson

The Secret of Christmas – Ella Fitzgerald

Step Into Christmas – Elton John

Past Three O’Clock – Steve Wariner

I Wanna Kiss You So – Girls Aloud

Little Christmas Tree – Michael Jackson

Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town – Alvin & The Chipmunks

I hope you all have a marvelous weekend!

Kiss Hug,

You guys, I’m obsessed with this time of year.  I love it!  The weather turns cooler, I get to wear boots with the fur (not really, but kinda), people get nicer, at least before the election results…I could go on & on.  Did I mention scarves?

I made this playlist back a few years ago & it remains at the top of my rotation.  I actually made CDs of this playlist for family & friends’ gifts.  So, here is a gift for your ears from me to you.  Enjoy!

Listen here: Holly Jolly Holiday

Carol of the Bells – Deana Carter

Last Christmas – Wham!

O Holy Night – Martina McBride

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – Carly Simon

Silent Night – Nashville Cast

Jingle Bell Rock – Billy Gilman

Winter Wonderland – Connie Francis

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Jewel

Go Tell It on the Mountain – Big Daddy Weave

River – Sarah McLachlan

Little Town – Amy Grant

Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) – Michael Buble

A Holly Jolly Christmas – Alan Jackson

Baby, It’s Cold Outside – Glee Cast

What Christmas Means to Me – Hanson

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – She & Him

All I Want for Christmas Is You – Lady Antebellum

Warm & Fuzzy – Billy Gilman

White Christmas – Sheryl Crow

Only Thing I Ever Get for Christmas – Justin Bieber

Christmas Time Is Here – Diana Krall

What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve – Idina Menzel

Kiss Me at Midnight – *NSYNC

Hope you enjoy this playlist.  I’ll post another next week. 🙂

Kiss Hug,