In the Christmas Mood

I've always been a big believer in no Christmas until after Thanksgiving. 

But this year I'm ditching that belief and have hopped on the Christmas train early.

Every year I'm so swamped with school that it's hard to enjoy Christmas and then when school is 

 finally out, Christmas is only one week away. 

So I'm changing things this year so I can get my fill of all things Christmas for as long as possible! 

This weekend we definitely started the celebration and I'm not regretting my decision one bit.

Andrew and I somewhat, kinda have a small obsession with the Bath and Body Works wallflowers.

They are always plugged in so when we come home, it's a little bit of heaven. 

And in our new apartment we can't have candles so we really, really love the wallflowers. 

They are the best.

Promise.

And I love how Andrew loves them just as much as me. 

They were having a sale which happens only once a year where all wallflowers were only $2.50!!! 

We stocked up for the year. And we're quiet content 

(and thank you gift cards. one being from an ex boyfriend's family, haha). 

Currently loving the Cinnamon Caramel Swirl.

Every time I walk into the room I squeal like a little girl on Christmas morning.

It's that good. 

Also we have Costco to thank for these. We are so ready for Christmas with all the smells and treats. 

We're trying to apply the serving size to we can keep them for a longer amount of time.

So far so good, but we'll see how long that lasts... I might cave.

And can I talk about one of my new favorite things? 

Andrew and I stopped by Hobby Lobby 

to just look around. 

I don't know if it's even possible to do at that store. 

Anyways, by completely embracing the Christmas season we looked down the isles and I found this;

my heart stopped.

One of the most beautiful statements that I haven't thought twice about. 

Cannot wait to hang this when we decorate for Christmas! 

But first we need to decorate and hang up everything that is our all year home decor.

Haven't got to that yet. haha. 

We've been watching Christmas movies to welcome in the season.

Boyfriend for Christmas... haha probably one of the cheesiest movies.

We were laughing through the entire thing! But get this.

Andrew had it on DVD before we were even married! Oh and parts of the movie were definitely filmed in Utah. 

It's hard to miss when the Salt Lake Temple is in the middle of the shot.

Oh Hallmark. You are something else. 

And something to remind us all to be more careful and grateful.

While Andrew and I were out driving we were stopped at a red light and we heard this loud noise

 and a trash bag flying high through the air.

Which was confusing because it was not windy outside.

But our brains then registered what we really saw. 

What we thought was a trash bag was not that at all, but a person.

It was so scary realizing what we saw and what had just happened. 

He was on a motorcycle trying to get through the light before it turned. 

Another car was making a left turn and didn't see the motorcycle. 

The guy on the bike flipped high in the air. Literally. It just isn't a sight you want to see. 

I'm writing this to remind me when I look back on my blog and anyone who reads, that life is precious.

Andrew went to see what he could do to help. The guy obviously had a concision and by the looks

of it,  a compound fracture on one of his legs but seemed ok. Overall, so lucky! He could have been so much worse. 

I mean, that guy flipped and landed hard on the pavement. 

His life changed so fast in less than 30 seconds. 

A reminder to be careful and aware of surroundings. 

To take life at a slower pace. 

Figuratively and literally. 

Thinking and praying for both of the individuals- the one turning left and the one on motorcycle.

Life is special. Life can change so quickly. 

So grateful that Andrew and I  are safe at home together and our families are alive and well. 

We are blessed.