As I look outside my window: I see some birds walking along the the top of our fence. They really like our yard. We must have some good bugs back there.

Right now I am: Prepping to go to the Secret Snowflake. Arthur's super excited!

On my bedside table: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon (need to get back to this one); A Poisoned Season by Tasha Alexander

On my tv this week: J and I started Legends of Tomorrow. We also enjoyed Lin-Manuel Miranda's Drunk History episode. So much joy!

Listening to: The Hamilton Mixtapes. So much joy!

On the menu for this week:

Monday - Ham and Cheese Grilled Sandwich
Tuesday - Kielbasa Skillet; Rolls
Wednesday - Cajun Stuffed Chicken; Parmesan Potatoes; Brussel Sprouts
Thursday - Tater Tot Casserole
Friday - Leftovers
Saturday - Taco Soup
Sunday - Loaded Baked Potatoes

On my to do list:

Prep shoebox swap
Start packing
Bake cookies for exchange
Send first round of Christmas cards
Gather library books for return
Send secret santa gift
Formulate swap card ideas
Work on Project Life spreads

Happening this week:

Monday - Oakland Zoo Visit!
Tuesday - Home day; MVPA Board Meeting
Wednesday - Home day; Shoebox Swap
Thursday - Cookie Exchange
Friday - Home day
Saturday - Shoebox swap and crop day; Oakland Zoo Lights
Sunday - Home day

What I am creating: I'm in the middle of 30 Days of Lists, 12 Days of Coloring, and The Happy Planner Instagram Challenge. Very exciting, but I need to stay on top of my challenges.

My simple pleasures: Coffee, coffee, and more coffee

Looking around the house: There is crap everywhere. I need to do a systematic sweep through the house before leaving for Indiana.

From the camera: My brain dump...