>>WHY I CAN'T DO GIVE-A-WAYS

Last night while laying in bed, Curtis could tell something was on my mind and asked,

"whatcha thinkin' about?"

To which I replied, "I just wish I could give everyone that Christmas CD."

Without skipping a beat, he responded with, "lets go make some CDs?"

He gets me.  And I love him.


So, without further ado...

The winners of this year's Christmas Mix are...

Kathryn
Sarah
Becca
KaLee
Lynsey - my favorite comment because it reminded me so much of me and Curtis!
Cindy
Brittani
Heather
Jessica
JenP.

Thanks for commenting ladies!  Email me your mailing addresses (jennycheney[at]gmail[dot]com) and I will get your CDs sent!


And by the way, our tree is real and it's spectacular! 

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer,

is singing loud for all to hear."

-Buddy the Elf

>>A FEW THINGS

Winter has made its way to Thermopolis.  Our snow boots are on, our shovel is out and the cabinet is stocked with hot chocolate.  

Fellow Davis County Peeps....so sorry about the wind.  From what I hear, it came from Wyoming.  I've seen the photos and it doesn't look good....trampolines in trees, trees on cars, fences blown away.  If I was there, I would help clean up the mess.  Hope you and your homes and your cars and everything else is okay.


Happy happy birthday to my dear friend Heather!!  So sorry you are spending it in the hospital.  You are awesome and I am so glad Jake married you!!  I'm glad we are friends too.  Hope you get better and can go home soon to your girlies. 


Lastly, the time has come to crank up the Christmas tunes!!  Once again, I will be giving away A Merry Christmas Mix full of wonderful Christmas music to get you in the mood (for Christmas). 

This year's CD includes many of the same songs from last year's mix plus 10 new songs! 

1. All My Bells Are Ringing - Lenka
2. When the Leaves - Ingrid Michaelson
3. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Michael Buble
4. Song Song for a Winter's Night - Sarah McLachlan
5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Barenaked Ladies
6. Christmas Day - Dido
7. Silver Bells - Meaghan Smith
8. Baby It's Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan
9. It's Christmas Time (Oh Yeah) - Barenaked Ladies
10. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Carrie Underwood
11. Christmastime - Smashing Pumpkins
12. Away in a Manger - Brooke White
13. Winter Wonderland - Jason Mraz
14. Christmas Lights - Coldplay
15. Christmas Song - Dave Matthews Band
16. Winter Song - Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson
17. Do You Hear What I Hear? - Vanessa Carlton
18. Green Christmas - Barenaked Ladies
19. What Child Is This - Parachute
20. My Dear Acquaintance (A Happy New Year) - Regina Spektor
21. Silent Night - Michael Buble 

Want a chance to win a copy of this awesome Christmas mix??  Just leave me a comment telling me if you will be getting a fake Christmas tree this year or going with a real tree.  I will select a commenter at random and will toss the CD in the mail to you right away.  You have until Monday at noon (MST) to comment.


Happy December!!

"you'll shoot your eye out kid!"

I decided to select 2 winners for the Scrabble Tiles...

#1. Melanie!  Favorite Christmas movie: Trapped in Paradise

#2. Jacque!  Favorite Christmas movie: A Christmas Story (also a favorite of mine!)


If you 2 lovely ladies would email (or facebook me) your mailing addresses, I will get these tiles in the mail!!

I had fun doing these giveaways, but I have to admit, they stress me out.  I actually lost sleep over it because I kept thinking how I wanted to give everyone a Christmas CD and give everyone a Scrabble Tile.  If I were rich (like Ellen), I would.  Maybe one day . . .

I loved hearing about your favorite Christmas movies.  How is it that I have never heard of or seen Love Actually?  After reading your comments, I quickly added it to my Netflix queue.  It sounds like just my cup of tea.  

Tonight I'm off to our first Christmas party this season.  Any white elephant gift ideas???

 

Christmas Giveaway (Part 2)

For Part 2 of my Christmas Giveaway, I present to you . . .

SCRABBLE NECKLACE TILES

You know you want one.  And I want to give you one.

So...

You know the drill.

• become a follower of my blog (if not already)
• tell me your favorite Christmas movie
• tell me which tile is your favorite

For the record, my favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone.

You only have until tomorrow (Friday) at noon to enter the giveaway, so hurry on and post your comment!!

Good luck!


The winner of Jen's Christmas Mix is...... commenter 11 - JEN S. (send me your address and I'll get it in the mail for you today!!)

Christmas Giveaway! (Part 1)

For Part 1 of my giveaway, I present to you . . .

Jen's Christmas Mix! - a collection of some of my favorite Christmas tunes.

1. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Barenaked Ladies
2. Christmas Day - Dido
3. Baby It's Cold Outside - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan
4. Christmastime (Oh Yeah) - Barenaked Ladies
5. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Carrie Underwood
6. Christmastime - Smashing Pumpkins
7. Song for a Winter's Night - Sarah McLachlan
8. Green Christmas - Barenaked Ladies
9. Winter Wonderland - Jason Mraz
10. Christmas Lights - Coldplay
11. Christmas Song - Dave Matthews Band
12. Winter Song - Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson

Pretty good mix, eh.

If you would like a chance to have a copy of this totally awesome Christmas CD, please do the following . . .

• become a follower of my blog (if you are not already)
• leave me a comment stating one thing you asked Santa for Christmas this year

Because Christmas is just around the corner, you only have until noon on Thursday the 16th to enter.  I will announce the winner when I get back from lunch and hopefully get the CD in the mail before 5pm.  That way you can enjoy the fun music while getting everything ready for Christmas. 

It really is a goodie and I hope you will all enter!

See back tomorrow for another Christmas giveaway.