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...